Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) by Raphael Holinshed
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| Author | Holinshed, Raphael, -1580? |
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| Title |
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The work provides a detailed narrative of the early history of England, focusing particularly on events surrounding the Roman conquests and the interactions with various tribes of Britain. It aims to recount the conquests and conflicts that shaped Britain during this tumultuous period, highlighting key figures and battles that defined its early sovereignty. At the start of the text, the narrative unfolds with the Roman general Plautius leading a campaign against British tribes, particularly targeting notable leaders like Togodumnus and Caratacus. The Romans face challenges in subduing the Britains, who fiercely resist their invasions and strategize to ambush the enemy. The text details multiple encounters, including battles by rivers and the eventual arrival of Emperor Claudius, who lends his forces for a decisive victory. As the chapters progress, the story addresses alliances, territorial claims, and the internal politics among Britain’s leadership, vividly illustrating the struggle for power and control between Roman forces and the indigenous tribes. (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 -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16536 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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