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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (7 of 9) Henrie the Seauenth, Sonne to Edmund Earle of Richmond, Which Edmund was Brother by the Moothers Side to Henrie the Sixt

By Raphael Holinshed

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"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (7 of 9)" by Holinshed is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The wo...

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"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (7 of 9)" by Holinshed is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The work provides an extensive narrative of England's history, detailing the reign of King Henry VII, significant battles, political maneuvers, and notable figures of the time. This volume specifically delves into the events following Richard III's reign, highlighting themes of power struggles, legitimacy, and governance in a tumultuous period of English history. The opening of this chronicle sets the stage with the aftermath of the Battle of Bosworth, where Henry VII emerges victorious against Richard III. It introduces key characters, including the young Earl of Warwick and Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV, as they navigate the shifting loyalties and dangers of a newly established regime. The narrative captures the excitement of Henry's triumphant entry into London, his subsequent marriage to Elizabeth, and his efforts to unify the warring houses of Lancaster and York. The meticulous detailing of events, from councils held to establish laws and pardons, to the burgeoning threats of rebellion, provides readers with a rich context of the social and political dynamics of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Raphael Holinshed was an English chronicler, who was most famous for his work on The Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande, commonly known as Holinshed's Chronicles. It was the "first complete printed history of England composed as a continuous narrative". The Holinshed Chronicles was a major influence on many Renaissance writers, such as Shakespeare, Spenser, Daniel and Marlowe.

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