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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (3 of 9) / Henrie the Sixt, Sonne and Heire to Henrie the Fift

By Raphael Holinshed
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The chronicle recounts the infant monarch's accession and the regency arrangements that followed, then documents military campaigns and sieges in France and Normandy, including battlefield engagements, captures, and logistic details. It also records domestic political turmoil: rivalries among leading nobles, disputes brought before parliament, formal submissions and letters exchanged between magnates and the crown, and popular insurrections centered in Kent. Presented as a sequence of events and official documents, the narrative emphasizes the interplay of martial action, legal procedure, and factional struggle during a troubled mid-fifteenth-century reign.

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Raphael Holinshed

Raphael Holinshed was an English chronicler best known for his comprehensive work, "Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland," published in the late 16th century. His chronicles provided a detailed historical account of Britain from its earliest days through the Tudor period, influencing later writers, including William Shakespeare. Holinshed's narratives combined historical facts with folklore and legend, making them a significant resource for understanding the cultural and political landscape of his time. His work is notable for its ambitious scope and has contributed to the literary heritage of England, serving as a vital reference for historians and writers alike.

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