Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 creator text utu 1998 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "King Henry VI, Part 2" by William Shakespeare is a history play written in 1591. It chronicles the political chaos surrounding England's weak king as ambitious nobles scheme for power and influence. When the trusted Duke of Gloucester falls victim to conspiracy, the kingdom descends into turmoil. Richard of York maneuvers for the throne, manipulating rebellions and exploiting royal weakness. The play builds toward the First Battle of St Albans, marking the violent beginning of the Wars of the Roses—a devastating civil war between Lancaster and York. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VI,_Part_2 Release date is 1998-10-01 the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers Original publication data not identified 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 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1501 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1501 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133045.0 1501