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Henry VI, Part 1
William Shakespeare
1735 · English
DramaHenry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- DramaGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- DramaHistorical dramaGreat Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama
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<p>King Henry V has suddenly died, and the kingdom is in chaos. In England, noblemen are fighting amongst themselves. Loyalties are divided into two factions: the White Roses (York) and the Red Roses (Lancaster). The Duke of Gloucester, Henry VI’s Protector, is accused by Cardinal Beaufort of seizing the throne for himself.</p> <p>Meanwhile in France, the Dauphin Charles has been crowned the new king. English-held land once conquered by Henry V is quickly being recaptured by French forces. In one of these battl…
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