Henry VI; Part 3 is dominated by a struggle between two military forces; neither of which can achieve victory for long. Until the end; the Yorkists and Lancastrians strive for the English crown. The conflict between these two families began under Richard II. Half a century later; during the reign of Henry VI; it moved toward civil war. Now; in Henry VI; Part 3; Henryrsquo;s long reign becomes intermittent as his cousin Richard; Duke of York; seeks the crown and Yorkrsquo;s son Edward sporadically succeeds in seizing it. As we watch the crown pass back and forth between Henry VI and Edward IV; our attention is caught by other characters: the Earl of Warwick; Queen Margaret; and Richard; Duke of Gloucester. Warwick is the power behind the challenge to Henry VI; until he shifts to Henry. Margaret raises an army in England and later leads one from France; all in a futile attempt to secure the throne for her son; Prince Edward. Historically; his death destroyed her; but Shakespeare wisely saves Margaret to bring her back in Richard III. Richard; Duke of Gloucester; increasingly draws our attention. Both attractive and repellent; he is energetic; self-aware; bitter about his deformity (which may not have existed historically); ruthless; and unable to care about others. The authoritative edition of Henry VI; Part 3 from The Folger Shakespeare Library; the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers; includes: -The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference -Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently linked to the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the playrsquo;s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespearersquo;s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Libraryrsquo;s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Randall Martin The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington; DC; is home to the worldrsquo;s largest collection of Shakespearersquo;s printed works; and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year; the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information; visit Folger.edu.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The cultural history that gave us the ?American BanjoBy Sue M.I just finished this book. It isnt your typical banjo book. There are many good books about the instrument; but none about the cultural context in which the banjo evolved; from a gourd instrument first made by African slaves on Caribbean sugar plantations to the fancy instrument of the bluegrass; old time and folk musicians of today. Its very well written and researched. If you are interested in the history and cultures that gave us the banjo; this is the book you want to read. It covers early African origins; the banjo on the plantations and its used by enslaved Africans; The Civil War; blackface minstrelsy; the bluegrass banjo; Pete Seeger and the folk revival; and the African American string bands. Good book!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A journey around the world; through the centuries; about the best instrument... ever.By RyanI finished Laurent Duboiss "The Banjo - Americas African Instrument" yesterday. I have to say; if youre a fan of the banjo; no matter the kind of music played on it or the number of strings; I think this is a must read. Its not heavy in the photo department; so if you like looking at books for the photos (there are some photos; and I think theyre valuable); this may not be the book youll enjoy to the ends of the earth. But if you enjoy some VERY interesting information; covering many centuries; about your favorite instrument. This book is for you. Its full of information; as we move around the world; through many years of history rarely associated with the banjo.I really enjoyed it. It had me thinking about things I dont usually reflect on; and has me respecting the banjo; on its long long twisted path even more.I give this book five stars.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A great book on the history of the only all American ...By Richard D. KatzA great book on the history of the only all American instrument. A wonderful and insightful read. Recommended for all banjo players.
