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Shakespeare's History Of King Henry The Sixth, Part 2 (1888)

Shakespeare's History Of King Henry The Sixth, Part 2 (1888)

Shakespeare, William
Rolfe, William J.

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1166452360
ISBN13: 9781166452360
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Shakespeare's History of King Henry the Sixth, Part 2 is a play written by William Shakespeare and first published in 1594. The play is a historical drama that follows the events of the Wars of the Roses, a series of conflicts between the House of Lancaster and the House of York for the English throne. The play begins with the aftermath of the Battle of St. Albans, where the Yorkists have emerged victorious over the Lancastrians. The Duke of York, who has been appointed Protector of the Realm, begins to plot his own claim to the throne. Meanwhile, the weak and ineffective King Henry VI struggles to maintain control over his kingdom, as his nobles plot against him.As the play progresses, the Yorkists and Lancastrians engage in a series of battles and political maneuverings, with both sides suffering significant losses. The play culminates in the Battle of Towton, where the Yorkists emerge victorious and Edward, the son of the Duke of York, is crowned King Edward IV.Throughout the play, Shakespeare explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. He also portrays the various characters with complexity and nuance, illustrating the ways in which their personal desires and motivations drive their actions.This edition of Shakespeare's History of King Henry the Sixth, Part 2 was published in 1888 and includes extensive notes and commentary to help readers better understand the historical context and language of the play.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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