Henry VI (Parts 1, 2 & 3: Annotated)

A trilogy of war, ambition, and civil conflict — Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays chart the collapse of English power in France, the weakness of a king, and the rivalries that erupt into the Wars of the Roses. This complete annotated edition brings Parts 1, 2 & 3 into one volume. With What’s Just Happened recaps after every scene, Context Snacks on monarchy, rebellion, and dynastic struggle, plus detailed analysis after the text, this edition makes Shakespeare’s sprawling history cycle clear and accessible. Character portraits (Henry VI, Margaret of Anjou, York, Warwick, Joan of Arc, Cade, Richard of Gloucester), unpacked themes (power, legitimacy, rebellion, ambition, identity), and key quotes with commentary are paired with critical perspectives, making this edition invaluable for students, teachers, performers, and general readers.