Henry VI, Part II

Henry VI, Part II is the second play in Shakespeare's trilogy about the reign of King Henry VI, written around 1590–1592. It picks up where Part I leaves off and continues the story of the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the political and personal conflicts that lead to the eventual collapse of the Lancastrian dynasty and the rise of the Yorkists. While Part I deals with the early days of Henry VI's reign and the beginning of the Wars of the Roses, Part II deepens the political drama, emphasizing the internal strife within Henry's court and the increasing instability in England.