The play describes in complete detail a period of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon against the Douglas late in 1402 and ends with the defeat of the rebels at Shrewsbury in the middle of 1403. Both general audiences and critics have admired the play.Through various allusions and references presented through the Falstaff character it becomes clear that the play was probably performed in the year 1597. However, there are some records which show that the play was first performed on 6th March, 1600, on the afternoon.It is said that the play was first performed at the court when the Flemish Ambassador was also present. After that performance, the play was again performed in the court in the year 1612 and 1625.Ready Reference Treatise: Henry IV Part ICopyrightPrefaceChapter One: About William ShakespeareChapter Two: Introduction to "Henry IV Part I"Chapter Three: Summary in BriefChapter Four: CharactersChapter Five: Complete Summary Act IChapter Six: Complete Summary Act IIChapter Seven: Complete Summary Act IIIChapter Eight: Complete Summary Act IVChapter Nine: Complete Summary Act VChapter Ten: Thematic Analysis