The final entry in the Henry VI trilogy is another stellar entry and good setup for what is Shakespeare's most celebrated history, Richard III. The Henry VI trilogy is surprisingly good for it's lack of popularity and status. The history of England at the time is fascinating and perfect for a dramatic telling with all the betrayals, changing loyalties, and squabbling. Part 3 brings an end to the kingship of Henry VI who Shakespeare depicts as a pious but weak and ineffective king. Despite his kingship, he never leads at any point in all three of the plays and the story as a whole is more about Lancaster versus York. Had Henry been strong the civil war likely never would have continued as it did as Henry V proved.