This book is a comprehensive collection of William Shakespeare's plays, including Henry VI, Parts 1 and 2. It provides a fascinating insight into the literary genius of one of the greatest playwrights of all time, and the cultural and historical context in which his works were written and performed. The plays offer a thrilling and dramatic portrayal of the Wars of the Roses, and the political and personal struggles that shaped England during the 15th century. This edition includes detailed notes and commentary, making it an essential read for students and scholars of Shakespeare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.