Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (07 of 12)
"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (07 of 12)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical chronicle first published in 1577. This collaborative work provides a comprehensive account of British history, weaving together tales of kings, battles, and political intrigue. Famous as a primary source for Shakespeare's history plays and tragedies like Macbeth and King Lear, the Chronicles shaped Renaissance literature's understanding of England's past. Its narratives blend historical
record with rhetorical flourishes, establishing ideals of monarchy, heroism, and national identity that influenced generations of writers and readers. (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 (07 of 12) Iohn the Yongest Sonne of Henrie the Second |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor 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 -- To 1485 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-1216 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45526 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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