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Title: Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (7 of 8)
The Seventh Boke of the Historie of England

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (7 of 8)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The work covers the tumultuous period of English history, focusing on the events surrounding the reign of King Egelred and the ongoing struggles against the Danish invasions. It delves into themes of governance, treachery, and the interplay between various factions within the realm, providing a detailed narrative of the challenges faced by England during this era. The opening of the text introduces King Egelred, who ascends the throne amidst a backdrop of conflict and decline, worsened by the invasions of the Danes. It discusses the failures of Egelred's governance, characterized by idleness and mismanagement, alongside Archbishop Dunstan's prophetic warnings about the king's reign. The narrative highlights the descent into chaos as the Danish incursions continue unabated, leading to significant losses for the English nobles and a general state of despair among the populace. Throughout this opening portion, Holinshed sets the stage for a profoundly troubled epoch in English history, marked by betrayal, foreign invasions, and internal strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?

EBook No.: 16617

Published: Aug 29, 2005

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066

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 (7 of 8)
The Seventh Boke of the Historie of England

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (7 of 8)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The work covers the tumultuous period of English history, focusing on the events surrounding the reign of King Egelred and the ongoing struggles against the Danish invasions. It delves into themes of governance, treachery, and the interplay between various factions within the realm, providing a detailed narrative of the challenges faced by England during this era. The opening of the text introduces King Egelred, who ascends the throne amidst a backdrop of conflict and decline, worsened by the invasions of the Danes. It discusses the failures of Egelred's governance, characterized by idleness and mismanagement, alongside Archbishop Dunstan's prophetic warnings about the king's reign. The narrative highlights the descent into chaos as the Danish incursions continue unabated, leading to significant losses for the English nobles and a general state of despair among the populace. Throughout this opening portion, Holinshed sets the stage for a profoundly troubled epoch in English history, marked by betrayal, foreign invasions, and internal strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?

EBook No.: 16617

Published: Aug 29, 2005

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.