LibGuides: Shakespeare: Macbeth

The History of Macbeth

The real Duncan and Macbeth
Historic UK looks at the real Duncan and Macbeth from Scottish history and compares them to the story told by Shakespeare.
Biography of Macbeth from BBC
A brief biography of the Scottish King Macbeth from BBC.
Shakespeare's Sources for Macbeth
Shakespeare Online lays out where Shakespeare got his information in order to write Macbeth.
History of the Scottish Monarchy
From the official website of the British Monarchy. Includes biographies on Macbeth and Duncan.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannia hosts a wealth of information, including a biography of the original King Macbeth.
Biography on the real Macbeth
The life of the real Macbeth, from the British Monarchy website.

Macbeth
Study tools to analyse Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Biography of James I of England
Includes recounts of his accession to the throne in England and his first few years as King dealing with the Gunpowder Plot.

The Curse of the Scottish Play
The curse of "The Scottish Play", as explained by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Biographical information, overviews, criticism and reviews on writers in all disciplines, from all periods and from around the world.

Macbeth (2015)
Directed by Justin Kurzel, this 2015 version of Macbeth will star Michael Fassbender in the title role.
Macbeth (1971)
Directed by Roman Polanski, this 1971 version of Macbeth starred Jon Finch in the title role.