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Chronicles Of England, Scotland And Ireland (Volume Vi)

Chronicles Of England, Scotland And Ireland (Volume Vi)

Holinshed, Raphael

Paperback

Literary CriticismGenealogy & HeraldryGeneral European History

ISBN10: 9354445144
ISBN13: 9789354445149
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 26 2021
Pages: 736
Weight: 2.34
Height: 1.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Where did Shakespeare find the raw material for kings, rebels and haunted realms? In Holinsheds great renaissance historical chronicle. Chronicles Of England, Scotland And Ireland (Volume VI) is an English chronicle history book of rare scope, part of the towering series of British Isles chronicles that shaped how early modern British history was imagined and recorded. History here feels fiercely alive. Annal by annal, Holinshed gathers the history of England, Scotland and Ireland into a sweeping tapestry of wars, alliances, legends and law, tracing the long story of Tudor and medieval Britain. As one of the principal sources for Shakespeare plays, Holinsheds Chronicles Volume 6 speaks to anyone curious about how theatre, power and memory intersect. It offers a vivid window onto 16th century England history, revealing the anxieties of the British monarchy and politics, faith and identity as they appeared to an Elizabethan observer. At once a compelling narrative and an indispensable reference for Shakespeare scholars, it is also a rich history students resource for courses in early modern British history and the wider history of England, Scotland and Ireland, appealing to both inquisitive readers and serious collectors. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today, a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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