The First And Second Parts Of King Edward IV Histories

""The First and Second Parts of King Edward IV Histories"" is a historical play written by Thomas Heywood. The play is divided into two parts and tells the story of the reign of King Edward IV of England, who ruled from 1461 to 1483. The first part of the play begins with the Wars of the Roses, a series of battles between the House of York and the House of Lancaster for control of the English throne. It follows the rise of Edward IV to the throne and his struggles to maintain his power against rival factions and rebellions. The second part of the play focuses on the downfall of Edward IV and the rise of his brother Richard III, who ultimately becomes king. Heywood's play is known for its vivid depiction of historical events and characters, and its use of dramatic language and imagery. It is a valuable work for historians and literary scholars interested in the Tudor period and the development of English drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.