A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483 by Anonymous
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"A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 15th century. The text provides a detailed narrative of events in London, encompassing political, social, and significant public occurrences from the reign of Richard I through to the death of Edward IV. The Chronicle focuses on various noteworthy happenings including elections, battles, and natural disasters, reflecting the historical tapestry of London during this era.
The beginning of the Chronicle sets the stage by noting that despite its title, the narrative actually commences in 1189 with the reign of Richard I. The text outlines key events, such as the election of mayors, the reigns of significant monarchs, and various phenomena like tempests and plagues. It emphasizes the importance of the local governance in London while also venturing beyond the city to include notable occurrences in the broader British Isles and France, giving readers a rich, contextual background to the history of London through the medieval period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Editor | Nicolas, Nicholas Harris, Sir, 1799-1848 |
| Editor | Tyrrell, E. (Edward), 1792-1881 |
| Title |
A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483 Written in the Fifteenth Century, and for the First Time Printed from MSS. in the British Museum |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | London (England) -- History -- To 1500 |
| Subject | London (England) -- Social life and customs -- To 1500 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27027 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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