Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8) The Second Booke Of The Historie Of England

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Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8) The Second Booke Of The Historie Of England

by Raphael Holinshed

EN·~58 minutes·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

THE SECOND BOOKE - OF THE - HISTORIE OF ENGLAND.

0:15
2

THE FIRST CHAPTER.

10:26
3

THE SECOND CHAPTER.

4:47
4

THE THIRD CHAPTER.

8:49
5

THE FOURTH CHAPTER.

4:27
6

THE FIFT CHAPTER.

19:27
7

THE SIXT CHAPTER.

3:32
8

THE SEUENTH CHAPTER.

2:50
9

THE EIGHT CHAPTER.

4:11

Description

This early volume dives into the legendary origins of Britain’s first ruler, tracing his lineage back to the fallen city of Troy. A young noble, raised among the Trojans, accidentally slays his own father during a hunt, an act that forces him into exile and propels a perilous journey across the seas. Along the way he encounters scattered Trojan descendants, gathers a loyal band of followers, and learns the art of leadership amid a landscape of rival kings and wandering giants.

Arriving on the mist‑cloaked island, he confronts the native peoples, claiming forts and establishing garrisons while forging uneasy alliances with local chieftains. His bold tactics and charismatic command win him both fear and respect, setting the stage for a decisive clash with the formidable King Pandrasus. The narrative balances mythic grandeur with vivid detail, inviting listeners to experience the birth of a kingdom through intrigue, betrayal, and the relentless drive of a fledgling hero.

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Full title

Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8) The Second Booke Of The Historie Of England The Second Booke Of The Historie Of England

Language

en

Duration

~58 minutes (56K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Updated: 2022-11-24.

Release date

2005-08-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Raphael Holinshed

Raphael Holinshed

Best known for helping shape one of the great historical sourcebooks of the English Renaissance, this 16th-century chronicler gathered stories of England, Scotland, and Ireland into a work that later fed the imagination of Shakespeare and other dramatists.

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