Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Based on the true story of the Saint Patrick Battalion, a group of soldiers enlisted from Ireland fight in the Mexican War. When they are treated harshly for their religious convictions, they escape across the border into the enemy territory of Mexico, where they must convince a Mexican rebel leader to let them fight agianst the U.S. so they can protect their beliefs.