Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (09 of 12)
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About this eBook
| Author | Holinshed, Raphael, -1580? |
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| Title |
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (09 of 12) Edward the First, Surnamed Longshanks, the Eldest Sonne of Henrie the Third |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (09 of 12)" is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This volume captures the early reign of King Edward I of England, detailing the significant events and political maneuvers surrounding his ascent to the throne and his dealings with Scotland and Wales. The narrative appears to focus on the complexities of medieval governance, warfare, and feudal allegiances. The opening of the account introduces Edward I as he begins his reign in 1272, emphasizing his noble lineage as the son of Henry III. It outlines key events, such as his return from the Holy Land, his coronation, and the initial challenges he faced, including the unrest in Wales led by Prince Llewelyn. Important figures such as Guy de Montfort are mentioned, alongside the challenges that arose from Edward's efforts to consolidate his power and secure peace. The text sets the stage for a tumultuous period of Scottish and Welsh resistance against English rule, hinting at future conflicts and the political landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- To 1485 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Edward I, 1272-1307 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46668 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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