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Henry VI, Part 2 is a play by William Shakespeare that was likely written in 1591. It is the second installment in a tetralogy chronicling the War of the Roses that also includes Henry VI, Part 1 and Henry VI, Part 3, as well as Richard III. The play follows the events of the reign of King Henry VI of England, including the rebellion of Jack Cade and the beginning of the Wars of the Roses. Amidst political intrigue, familial conflicts, and shifting allegiances, the play explores themes of leadership, loyalty, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

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