Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (1 of 8) by Raphael Holinshed

"Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (1 of 8)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical work first published in 1577. This monumental chronicle of British history became one of the Renaissance's most influential texts, shaping how generations understood England, Scotland, and Ireland's past. Born from printer Reginald Wolfe's ambitious vision, the work evolved through collaboration and censorship into a comprehensive narrative. Its greatest legacy lies in its profound impact on Elizabethan literature—most notably providing Shakespeare with source material for his history plays and tragedies, forever intertwining chronicle and drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?
Title Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (1 of 8)
From the Time That It Was First Inhabited, Vntill the Time That It Was Last Conquered: Wherein the Sundrie Alterations of the State Vnder Forren People Is Declared; And Other Manifold Observations Remembred
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Great Britain -- History -- To 55 B.C.
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EBook-No. 16496
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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