Project Gutenberg 1997-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 170 Shakespeare, William 1564 1616 Shakspeare, William Shakspere, William King Henry VI, Part 2 Henry VI, Part 2 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VI,_Part_2 The First Folio, 1623 "The Second Part of King Henry the Sixth" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the late 16th century. The work serves as a continuation of the struggles for the English throne during the Wars of the Roses, exploring themes of power, ambition, and betrayal among the nobility. Key figures include King Henry VI, Queen Margaret, Duke Humfrey, and the ambitious Duke of York, whose aspirations for the crown are set against the backdrop of political turmoil and social unrest. At the start of this play, the audience is introduced to a political world rife with conspiracy and tension, as various factions vie for power following the death of Duke Humfrey. A ceremonial scene marks the welcome of Queen Margaret to England through her marriage to King Henry VI. However, underlying this ostensible unity is a deep-seated conflict, as characters like Duke Humfrey express their grievances about the potential loss of French territories and the manipulative ambitions of others, particularly the Duke of Suffolk and the Cardinal. As Duke Humfrey grapples with feelings of betrayal and foreboding, discussions among other nobles hint at the brewing discord that threatens the realm, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict that will shape the fate of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama Historical drama Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature Category: History - British 213575 2025-09-10T08:00:36.180441 text/html 213531 2025-01-07T15:49:00.213016 text/html 275562 2025-09-10T08:00:51.166383 application/epub+zip 277853 2025-09-10T08:00:43.128398 application/epub+zip 260615 2025-09-02T05:45:58 image/jpeg 193855 2025-09-10T08:00:38.440421 application/epub+zip 550907 2025-09-10T08:00:58.117298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530013 2025-09-10T08:00:50.771380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262528 2022-08-01T08:03:55.645011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170124 2025-09-10T08:00:35.859441 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 150439 2025-09-10T06:04:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18474 2025-09-10T08:00:58.302303 application/rdf+xml 15413 2025-09-10T08:00:42.757368 image/jpeg 2692 2025-09-10T08:00:42.660378 image/jpeg 335378 2025-09-10T08:00:36.223431 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia