Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (4 of 9)

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (4 of 9)

by Raphael Holinshed

EN·~6 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

EDWARD THE FOURTH, EARLE OF MARCH, sonne and heire to Richard duke of Yorke.

55:11
2

The persuasions of the earle of Warwike vnto his two brethren against king Edward the fourth.

3:18:59
3

The heralds oration to the king vttered with boldnesse of face and libertie of toong.

1:27:11
4

The true copie of the said instrument obligatorie.

4:29
5

The intimation of Gartier king of armes to the Edenburghers.

7:51
6

The words of king Edward vttered by him on his death-bed.

16:26

Description

A turbulent period of English history unfolds as the ambitious Earl of March stakes his claim to the throne, invoking both lineage and parliamentary support. The narrative captures the grandeur of his coronation at Westminster, the fervent crowds, and the tense atmosphere as rival factions rally around the embattled King Henry in the north.

Amidst political machinations and personal loyalties, Edward gathers a formidable army, navigating treacherous river crossings and confronting seasoned commanders. The story follows the early maneuvers, the clash of noble houses, and the fervent speeches that inspire men to risk everything for a cause they believe just.

Through vivid descriptions of medieval courts, battlefield preparations, and the raw emotions of leaders and soldiers alike, listeners are drawn into the first act of a power struggle that will shape the destiny of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Details

Full title

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (4 of 9) Edward the Fourth, Earle of March, Sonne and Heire to Richard Duke of Yorke

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (355K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2014-05-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Raphael Holinshed

Raphael Holinshed

Best known for helping compile one of the great histories of Tudor England, this 16th-century chronicler left behind a book that later writers, including Shakespeare, eagerly mined for stories. His work helped shape how generations imagined the histories of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

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