Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (03 of 12) Henrie I.

"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (03 of 12)" by Raphael Holinshed is a historical telling from the 1500s that vividly recounts King Henry I's path to becoming king in 1100, highlighting his initial steps of governance, along with the era's political climate and the power struggle against Duke Robert, his brother. This book deals with themes of authority, rightful claim, and the complex relationship between the king and the religious institutions, outlining Henry's calculated actions to gain support from nobles and ordinary citizens, such as vowing to reinstate the laws of King Edward and bring positive change to the church, in addition to his strategic marriage to Maud, the Scottish king's sister. The story builds to the return of Duke Robert from the Holy Land, setting the stage for conflict and setting the tone of the early period of Henry's kingship as Robert seeks to take back his perceived right to the throne.