Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (07 of 12) : Iohn the Yongest Sonne of Henrie the Second

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 (2 of 6): England (07 of 12)" is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The book chronicles the tumultuous reign of King John of England, his ascension to the throne, and the subsequent struggles with both his nobility and external enemies. It paints a vivid picture of the political dynamics of the time, including the tensions between John and his nephew Arthur, Duke of Brittany, as well as the conflicts with the French monarchy. The opening of this historical narrative details King John's rise to power following the death of his brother Richard. It describes the initial proclamations and political maneuvers undertaken to secure John's claim to the throne amid competing loyalties from nobles divided between him and Arthur. The text highlights Queen Eleanor's influence, the challenges posed by rebellious subjects, and approach to establishing his rule, including demands for tribute and allegiance. Through its detailed examination of events, the beginning sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of John's contentious reign, filled with intrigue and conflict as he navigates both familial rivalries and national challenges. (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: 62.4 (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 2014-04-28