--- product_id: 309736353 title: "King Henry VI Part 1: Third Series: Pt. 1 (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series)" brand: "william shakespeare" price: "€ 30.91" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/309736353-king-henry-vi-part-1-third-series-pt-1-arden store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # King Henry VI Part 1: Third Series: Pt. 1 (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series) **Brand:** william shakespeare **Price:** € 30.91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** King Henry VI Part 1: Third Series: Pt. 1 (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series) by william shakespeare - **How much does it cost?** € 30.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/309736353-king-henry-vi-part-1-third-series-pt-1-arden) ## Best For - william shakespeare enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted william shakespeare brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![King Henry VI Part 1: Third Series: Pt. 1 (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71a8elB0FaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 star *by M***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2022* Excellent ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good critical edition of the lesser of the Henry VI’s *by J***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2019* As all Arden editions, a full introduction to the history of the play, with a good depth of critical notes from each page of the play, which gives a greater understanding of hidden and added meanings within the texts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Power, the test of a man's character *by G***C on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2016* “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” Abraham Lincoln.This fits well with Shakespeare’s Henry VI part 3.The plot picks up were Part 2 ends. Henry VI would probably have been a good king in a time of peace but remains ineffective as a king in time of war. Queen Margaret leads the forces loyal to her husband that she might secure the throne for her son. Her treatment of Richard of York is brutal and this brutality sets the tone for subsequent battles during the ‘War of the Roses’. It is estimated that 28000 died at the battle of Towton, making it the bloodiest civil conflict in English history. Shakespeare relates with great pathos a soldier who carries a dead enemy combatant from the field only to discover he has killed his own father when he removes the dead man’s helmet. Immediately, another soldier brings another dead man from the thick of the battle and upon removing the dead man’s armour finds he has killed his only son. The battle of Tewkesbury is effectively the final battle in the war of the roses that sees the Prince of Wales killed and Richard (the younger son of Richard of York and later king Richard III) immediately speed off to London to dispatch the imprisoned Henry VI. Following the battle Edward the eldest son of Richard of York ascends the throne and becomes King Edward IV. Shakespeare injects a comic scene at the palace as King Edward banters with the widow, Lady Elizabeth Grey, whom he takes as queen.However, behind all this is the real star in the play, Richard, the Kings younger brother. As Talbot was the hero in part 1 and Humphrey, the good guy in part 2. Richard shines as the villain in part 3. Richard, now given the title, ‘Duke of Gloster’, is the spider weaving his web to entangle, entrap and kill off all those who would stand between him and the throne, even those in his own family.Next up, Richard III, also available as a free download. Well done to the ardent fans that put this together and make it freely available on Kindle at no cost.For those who prefer to watch rather than read, Benedict Cumberbatch was excellent as Richard III in BBC’s 2016 “The Hollow Crown”. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/309736353-king-henry-vi-part-1-third-series-pt-1-arden](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/309736353-king-henry-vi-part-1-third-series-pt-1-arden) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*