Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (5 of 9) The History of Edward the Fift and King Richard the Third Unfinished

"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (5 of 9)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical narrative from the 1500s that recounts the drama of leadership during times of shaky transitions and war in England. This story seems to look closely at ideas of authority, desire, and disloyalty as seen in the lives of kings like Edward IV and his children. The chronicle starts with King Edward IV's death, pointing out how loved he was and how sad his people were. Because he died, his young sons, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Richard, Duke of York, are in a weak position facing schemes by Richard, Duke of Gloucester. As tricky politics play out, Holinshed describes how the nobles around Edward IV tried to keep things together while Richard's sneaky plans threatened the crown. The chronicle is filled with emotions and questions of faithfulness, setting the tone for the rest of the story.