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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holinshed, Raphael

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles

Release date is 2014-05-08