'A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!'
Act V scene 4, line 7
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After years of civil unrest between the royal houses of York and Lancaster, Edward IV is undisputed king. However, his brother Richard Duke of Gloucester plots to seize the throne for himself, removing anybody in his path, starting with their other brother George Duke of Clarence who is arrested for treason. Read more...
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