Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (03 of 12)
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"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (03 of 12)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical chronicle first published in 1577. This comprehensive history of the British Isles became one of the Renaissance's most influential works, serving as Shakespeare's primary source for his history plays and tragedies including Macbeth and King Lear. The Chronicles blend national ideals with royal histories, presenting kings, battles, and prophecies that would inspire generations
of writers. Its vivid narratives transform historical events into compelling tales of ambition, betrayal, and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holinshed, Raphael, -1580? |
|---|---|
| Title |
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (03 of 12) Henrie I. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry I, 1100-1135 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- To 1485 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16749 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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