Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (01 of 12) William the Conqueror

"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England" by Raphael Holinshed is an early 19th-century historical work that recounts important happenings from England's past. Concentrating mostly on the era of Wiiliam the Conqueror, it paints a picture of the social and political transformations that occurred after the conquest. It describes the growing presence of Norman culture and the fights of the English upper class. The book starts by discussing the reasons for creating this thorough historical work, focusing on the ambitious intentions of Reginald Wolfe, who wanted a complete understanding of the cosmos. Holinshed thinks about the difficulties and successes of putting together such a big book. This book looks at William the Conqueror's campaign in England, from fights and political moods to English nobles like Edwin and Edgar Etheling, ready to thoroughly discuss key historical events.