Henry VI, Part 1

Henry VI, Part 1 is a chronicle play that depicts the early reign of King Henry VI, focusing on the struggle to maintain English control over French territories and the internal power struggles among English nobles.

The play sets the stage for the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that ravaged England.

It features historical figures like Joan of Arc and Lord Talbot, highlighting themes of power, loyalty, and the decline of chivalry.