Holinshed, Raphael

Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles Release date is 2005-08-11

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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.)



Great Britain -- History -- To 55 B.C.

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