This volume is for both lovers of Shakespeare and those who are concerned about the danger that humanity's propensity for violent behaviour poses to the very survival of our species. Through his characters, Shakespeare shows us both what causes violence and how to prevent it. 'Were I able to persuade my political colleagues to imbibe the wisdom of one book, this is it. What Girard did with the novel, Gilligan and Richards do for Shakespeare, making him accessible and essential for understanding and responding to personal and political violence. It is both brilliant and transformational.' Lord John Alderdice, House of Lords, Westminster, UK