Henry VI, Part III

Henry VI, Part III is the final play in Shakespeare's trilogy about the reign of King Henry VI, written around 1590–1592. It picks up directly from the escalating conflict in Part II and dramatizes the bloody and tragic conclusion of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars between the rival factions of the Lancasters and the Yorks for control of the English throne. This play portrays the brutal consequences of the power struggle, showcasing betrayal, shifting alliances, and the collapse of the Lancastrian monarchy.