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2. King Henry Fifth's Conquest of France - Wikipedia

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   (The gift of tennis balls also appears in Shakespeare's Henry V and in film adaptations of it, including The King; the play and other versions of the story refer to a tun of tennis balls.) Henry raises an army and invades France, and the king of France agrees to pay the tribute and give Henry "the finest flower that is in all France" for his wife.

3. Henry V (play) - Wikipedia

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   The Life of Henry the Fifth, often shortened to Henry V, is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written near 1599. It tells the story of King Henry V of England , focusing on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt (1415) during the Hundred Years' War .

4. The Famous Victories of Henry V - Wikipedia

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   The Famous Victories of Henry the fifth: Containing the Honourable Battel of Agin-court: As it was plaide by the Queenes Maiesties Players, is an anonymous Elizabethan play, which is generally thought to be a source for Shakespeare's Henriad (Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2, and Henry V).

5. Henry V (1989 film) - Wikipedia

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   Henry V is a 1989 British historical drama film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh in his feature directorial debut, based on William Shakespeare's history play of the same name. It stars Branagh in the title role of King Henry V of England , with Paul Scofield , Derek Jacobi , Ian Holm , Brian Blessed , Emma Thompson , Alec McCowen , Judi ...

6. Tennis ball - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 7 December 2024. Ball used in the sport of tennis Tennis balls at the 2012 French Open A tennis ball is a small, hollow ball used in games of tennis and real tennis. Tennis balls are fluorescent yellow in professional competitions, but in recreational play other colors are also used. Tennis balls are ...

7. Shakespeare Book That Was Over 100 Years Overdue Is Finally ...

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   The book, 'Shakespeare’s Life of King Henry the Fifth,' was last checked out in 1923. Google Maps. Paterson Free Public Library. In general, an overdue library book is a pretty common occurrence ...

8. How King Charles Inspired Kenneth Branagh's 'Henry V ... - AOL

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   Before King Charles ascended to the throne of England, he spoke candidly to Kenneth Branagh about his life as the heir apparent, offering insight as the young actor prepared to direct and star in ...

9. Real tennis - Wikipedia

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   William Shakespeare mentions the game in Act I – Scene II of Henry V; the Dauphin, a French Prince, sends King Henry a gift of tennis-balls, out of jest, in response to Henry's claim to the French throne. King Henry replies to the French Ambassadors: "His present and your pains we thank you for: When we have matched our rackets to these balls ...