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Title: Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8)
The Second Booke Of The Historie Of England

Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8) by Raphael Holinshed" is an extensive historical account written during the late 16th century. This significant work serves as a foundational narrative of England's early history, tracing the lineage of British Kings from the legendary figure of Brute, a supposed descendant of the Trojans, through various rulers, including tales of giants and mythical elements intertwined with historical claims. Holinshed’s "Chronicles" aims to provide not only an account of the nation’s origins but also reflects the cultural and political ethos of Elizabethan England. The second book of "The Historie of England" recounts the arrival of Brute in Britain after slaying his father, a tragic act that results in his banishment. Accompanied by his fellow Trojans, Brute engages in battles against King Pandrasus of Greece and faces the giants native to the island, notably Gogmagog. By establishing a new city, Troinouant (modern-day London), Brute solidifies his rule, dividing the land among his sons, thus laying the groundwork for future generations of British rulers. This narrative interweaves themes of conquest, loyalty, and the trials of early monarchy, coming to a sweeping conclusion with the reign of Brute's heirs and the fragmentation of England into various rulers following Gorboduc's reign, setting the stage for ongoing conflict and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?

EBook No.: 13624

Published: Aug 31, 2005

Downloads: 81

Language: English

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

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8)
The Second Booke Of The Historie Of England

Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8) by Raphael Holinshed" is an extensive historical account written during the late 16th century. This significant work serves as a foundational narrative of England's early history, tracing the lineage of British Kings from the legendary figure of Brute, a supposed descendant of the Trojans, through various rulers, including tales of giants and mythical elements intertwined with historical claims. Holinshed’s "Chronicles" aims to provide not only an account of the nation’s origins but also reflects the cultural and political ethos of Elizabethan England. The second book of "The Historie of England" recounts the arrival of Brute in Britain after slaying his father, a tragic act that results in his banishment. Accompanied by his fellow Trojans, Brute engages in battles against King Pandrasus of Greece and faces the giants native to the island, notably Gogmagog. By establishing a new city, Troinouant (modern-day London), Brute solidifies his rule, dividing the land among his sons, thus laying the groundwork for future generations of British rulers. This narrative interweaves themes of conquest, loyalty, and the trials of early monarchy, coming to a sweeping conclusion with the reign of Brute's heirs and the fragmentation of England into various rulers following Gorboduc's reign, setting the stage for ongoing conflict and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?

EBook No.: 13624

Published: Aug 31, 2005

Downloads: 81

Language: English

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

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.