Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine

"Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine" by Holinshed, Harrison, and Hooker is an early 17th-century historical record unveiling the lands, people, and past of Britain; it explores its old and present society. Serving as a key resource to understanding the traditions and ways of life during the times of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, it gives knowledge of the historic events that molded England, Scotland, and Ireland. The chronicles begin by setting the scene, giving an interesting introduction that identifies the combined work that went into its creation. The writing discusses how Noah divided the earth and looks at different ideas about Britain’s name and importance, mentioning its land, main rivers, and weather. It brings up important people and happenings from the past as basic parts of Britain's identity, while also studying old stories of giants and the mixing of cultures in its early years, building a base for a study of Britain’s history, aimed at those keen on historical land studies and the growth of British culture.