The First Part of King Henry the Sixth

<p>This early entry in Shakespeare's history cycle dramatizes the turbulent reign of the young Henry VI set amid the losses in France and internal division that preceded the Wars of the Roses. Featuring the rise of Joan of Arc and the seeds of dynastic conflict the play explores themes of leadership national decline and political ambition. Rich in action and conflict it marks the beginning of one of Shakespeare's most sweeping historical narratives.</p><p></p>