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Title: The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 2 (of 2)

Alternate Title: The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry I, Volume 2 (of 2)

Original Publication: United Kingdom: Clarendon Press,1882.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Carol Brown, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 2" by Edward A. Freeman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume continues to explore the political dynamics and conflicts of early medieval England, particularly focusing on the reign of William Rufus and the subsequent rise of Henry I. The book delves into important events and relationships, such as the wars in Scotland, Northumberland, and Wales, emphasizing their implications for the development of English power. The opening of the volume introduces the backdrop of tumultuous relations between England and Scotland during the late 11th century. It outlines the climax of King Malcolm’s tensions with William Rufus, leading to Malcolm's fateful invasion of England and eventual death at Alnwick. The narrative sets the scene for the fierce political maneuvering typical of the time and highlights the intertwined fates of these kingdoms. Additionally, the text foreshadows the impact of Malcolm's wife, Margaret, and their children's futures, as it hints at the rise of a lineage that would continue to affect the Scottish throne. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1823-1892

EBook No.: 67459

Published: Feb 21, 2022

Downloads: 99

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry I, 1100-1135

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- William II, Rufus, 1087-1100

Subject: William II, King of England, 1056?-1100

Subject: Henry I, King of England, 1068-1135

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154

Subject: Normans -- Great Britain

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67459:2 2022-02-21T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus) en 1
2024-11-10T08:03:06Z The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 2 (of 2)

This edition has images.

Title: The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 2 (of 2)

Alternate Title: The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry I, Volume 2 (of 2)

Original Publication: United Kingdom: Clarendon Press,1882.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Carol Brown, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 2" by Edward A. Freeman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume continues to explore the political dynamics and conflicts of early medieval England, particularly focusing on the reign of William Rufus and the subsequent rise of Henry I. The book delves into important events and relationships, such as the wars in Scotland, Northumberland, and Wales, emphasizing their implications for the development of English power. The opening of the volume introduces the backdrop of tumultuous relations between England and Scotland during the late 11th century. It outlines the climax of King Malcolm’s tensions with William Rufus, leading to Malcolm's fateful invasion of England and eventual death at Alnwick. The narrative sets the scene for the fierce political maneuvering typical of the time and highlights the intertwined fates of these kingdoms. Additionally, the text foreshadows the impact of Malcolm's wife, Margaret, and their children's futures, as it hints at the rise of a lineage that would continue to affect the Scottish throne. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1823-1892

EBook No.: 67459

Published: Feb 21, 2022

Downloads: 99

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry I, 1100-1135

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- William II, Rufus, 1087-1100

Subject: William II, King of England, 1056?-1100

Subject: Henry I, King of England, 1068-1135

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154

Subject: Normans -- Great Britain

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67459:3 2022-02-21T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus) en 1