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Title:
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (02 of 12)
William Rufus
Note: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (02 of 12)" is a historical account likely written in the late 16th century. This work chronicles the reign of William Rufus, the second son of William the Conqueror, detailing the complex political landscape of 11th-century England, including his relationships with his brothers and key nobles. The narrative immerses readers in the struggles for power and governance in post-Norman invasion England, driven by themes of loyalty, betrayal, and rebellion. At the start of this chronicle, the author introduces William Rufus' ascension to the throne following his father's death in 1087, outlining his initial attempts to garner favor among the English nobility through gifts and promises of more favorable laws than those enacted by his father. Despite these efforts, tensions arise as William encounters opposition, particularly from his brother Robert, who feels wronged by his younger sibling's assumption of power. The opening sets the stage for a tumultuous reign marked by internal strife, military actions, and uprisings, hinting at further conflicts to unfold among the significant characters in this historical drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?
EBook No.: 16748
Published: Sep 25, 2005
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- William II, Rufus, 1087-1100
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- To 1485
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (02 of 12)
William Rufus
Note: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Louise Pryor and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (02 of 12)" is a historical account likely written in the late 16th century. This work chronicles the reign of William Rufus, the second son of William the Conqueror, detailing the complex political landscape of 11th-century England, including his relationships with his brothers and key nobles. The narrative immerses readers in the struggles for power and governance in post-Norman invasion England, driven by themes of loyalty, betrayal, and rebellion. At the start of this chronicle, the author introduces William Rufus' ascension to the throne following his father's death in 1087, outlining his initial attempts to garner favor among the English nobility through gifts and promises of more favorable laws than those enacted by his father. Despite these efforts, tensions arise as William encounters opposition, particularly from his brother Robert, who feels wronged by his younger sibling's assumption of power. The opening sets the stage for a tumultuous reign marked by internal strife, military actions, and uprisings, hinting at further conflicts to unfold among the significant characters in this historical drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?
EBook No.: 16748
Published: Sep 25, 2005
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- William II, Rufus, 1087-1100
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- To 1485
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.