Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8) by Raphael Holinshed
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"Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical chronicle first published in 1577. This collaborative work presents a comprehensive account of British history, weaving together tales of monarchs, battles, and political intrigue. The Chronicles became a crucial source for Renaissance writers, most notably Shakespeare, who drew upon its narratives for his history plays and tragedies. Through rhetorical flourishes and dramatic storytelling, it shaped
how Elizabethan England understood its past and defined ideals of kingship, heroism, and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holinshed, Raphael, -1580? |
|---|---|
| Title | Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.0 (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 -- To 55 B.C. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16511 |
| Release Date | Aug 11, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 446 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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