The First And Second Parts Of King Edward IV Histories

by Thomas Heywood and Professor Thomas Heywood

Book Overview

The First and Second Parts of King Edward IV Histories is a historical play written by Thomas Heywood. The play is set in England during the 15th century and focuses on the reign of King Edward IV. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part exploring the rise of Edward IV to the throne and his early years as king. The second part focuses on the Wars of the Roses, a series of conflicts between the House of Lancaster and the House of York for control of the English throne. Heywood's play is notable for its portrayal of Edward IV as a strong and capable leader, and for its vivid depictions of the battles and political intrigue of the era. The play is written in a poetic and dramatic style, with rich language and vivid imagery. It is considered an important work of English Renaissance drama and a valuable historical document of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432528157
• ISBN13: 9781432528157
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"