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Title:
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (5 of 9)
The History of Edward the Fift and King Richard the Third Unfinished
Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (5 of 9)" by Holinshed is a historical account written in the late 16th century. It delves into the tumultuous reigns of English monarchs, particularly during the critical periods of succession and conflict. This portion likely explores themes of power, ambition, and betrayal through the lens of historical figures such as King Edward IV and his sons. The opening of the chronicle sets the stage with the death of King Edward IV, highlighting his popularity and the sorrow of his subjects. His passing leads to a fragile situation for his young heirs, particularly Edward, Prince of Wales, and Richard, Duke of York, who are left vulnerable to the machinations of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. As political intrigues unfold, Holinshed details the efforts of the nobles around Edward IV and the challenges presented by the ambition and deceit of Richard, foreshadowing a struggle for the crown. The text firmly establishes a backdrop of emotional turmoil and issues of loyalty that will resonate throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?
EBook No.: 45614
Published: May 8, 2014
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- To 1485
Subject: Edward V, King of England, 1470-1483
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 (3 of 6): England (5 of 9)
The History of Edward the Fift and King Richard the Third Unfinished
Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Richard Tonsing and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (5 of 9)" by Holinshed is a historical account written in the late 16th century. It delves into the tumultuous reigns of English monarchs, particularly during the critical periods of succession and conflict. This portion likely explores themes of power, ambition, and betrayal through the lens of historical figures such as King Edward IV and his sons. The opening of the chronicle sets the stage with the death of King Edward IV, highlighting his popularity and the sorrow of his subjects. His passing leads to a fragile situation for his young heirs, particularly Edward, Prince of Wales, and Richard, Duke of York, who are left vulnerable to the machinations of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. As political intrigues unfold, Holinshed details the efforts of the nobles around Edward IV and the challenges presented by the ambition and deceit of Richard, foreshadowing a struggle for the crown. The text firmly establishes a backdrop of emotional turmoil and issues of loyalty that will resonate throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?
EBook No.: 45614
Published: May 8, 2014
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- To 1485
Subject: Edward V, King of England, 1470-1483
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.