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Title:
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (03 of 12)
Henrie I.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (03 of 12)" is a historical account written in the early 16th century. This work provides a detailed narrative about the reign of King Henry I, focusing on his ascent to the throne, his early governance efforts, and the various political dynamics, including the conflict with his brother Duke Robert. Overall, the text delves into themes of power, legitimacy, and the interactions between the monarchy and the church. The opening of this historical chronicle introduces King Henry I as he begins his reign over England in 1100. It recounts the circumstances surrounding his rise to power following the death of his brother Rufus and discusses Henry's initial efforts to win the favor of the nobility and common people. The narrative highlights Henry's political maneuvers, including his promises to restore the laws of good King Edward and reform the church, as well as his marriage to Maud, the sister of the King of Scotland. Additionally, the text sets the stage for impending challenges from Duke Robert, who returns from the Holy Land with intentions to reclaim his rights to the throne, stirring tensions that define early conflicts in Henry's rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?
EBook No.: 16749
Published: Sep 25, 2005
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry I, 1100-1135
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 (03 of 12)
Henrie I.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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 (03 of 12)" is a historical account written in the early 16th century. This work provides a detailed narrative about the reign of King Henry I, focusing on his ascent to the throne, his early governance efforts, and the various political dynamics, including the conflict with his brother Duke Robert. Overall, the text delves into themes of power, legitimacy, and the interactions between the monarchy and the church. The opening of this historical chronicle introduces King Henry I as he begins his reign over England in 1100. It recounts the circumstances surrounding his rise to power following the death of his brother Rufus and discusses Henry's initial efforts to win the favor of the nobility and common people. The narrative highlights Henry's political maneuvers, including his promises to restore the laws of good King Edward and reform the church, as well as his marriage to Maud, the sister of the King of Scotland. Additionally, the text sets the stage for impending challenges from Duke Robert, who returns from the Holy Land with intentions to reclaim his rights to the throne, stirring tensions that define early conflicts in Henry's rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?
EBook No.: 16749
Published: Sep 25, 2005
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry I, 1100-1135
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.