King Henry VI, Part 1 by William Shakespeare
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"King Henry VI, Part 1" by William Shakespeare is a history play believed to have been written in 1591. Following the sudden death of Henry V, England's French territories crumble under rebellion while political rivals tear the nation apart from within. As white and red roses mark opposing factions, military commander Talbot battles French forces led by Joan of Arc. Personal squabbles and petty jealousies corrupt the political system, setting the stage
for the devastating Wars of the Roses that will consume England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | King Henry VI, Part 1 |
| Alternate Title | Henry VI, Part 1 |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VI,_Part_1 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1100 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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