Holinshed, Raphael

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (3 of 9) : Henrie the Sixt, Sonne and Heire to Henrie the Fift - 1 online resource : multiple file formats

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"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (3 of 9)" by 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 vital source for Renaissance writers, most notably William Shakespeare, who drew upon its narratives for his history plays and tragedies. Through rhetorical figures and thematic paradigms, it establishes ideals of nationhood, royalty, and heroism that defined Renaissance understanding of England's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 Great Britain -- History -- To 1485

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