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Raphael Holinshed

Raphael Holinshed was an English chronicler, who was most famous for his work on The Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande, commonly known as Holinshed's Chronicles. It was the "first complete printed history of England composed as a continuous narrative". The Holinshed Chronicles was a major influence on many Renaissance writers, such as Shakespeare, Spenser, Daniel and Marlowe.

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Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8)
The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England

Experience the intense battles and political intrigue of ancient Britain as Roman forces clash with native tribes, shaping the destiny of a nation.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (04 of 12)
Stephan Earle Of Bullongne by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (04 of 12) Stephan Earle Of Bullongne

A new king's rise to power unveils a period of conflict, betrayal, bloody battles, and broken oaths, plunging England into a violent civil war.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (8 of 8)
The Eight Booke of the Historie of England by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (8 of 8) The Eight Booke of the Historie of England

In a world of kings and earls, witness the deadly dance of ambition and deceit that will decide the fate of England.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles (3 of 6): Historie of England (1 of 9)
Henrie IV by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles (3 of 6): Historie of England (1 of 9) Henrie IV

After a king steps down, a new ruler's rise sparks noble rivalries and political games that threaten the stability of the kingdom.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (02 of 12)
William Rufus by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (02 of 12) William Rufus

Amidst promises and betrayals, a king's ascent to the throne ignites a furious battle for power within his own family and kingdom.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles 1 (of 6): The Historie of England 5 (of 8)
The Fift Booke of the Historie of England. by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles 1 (of 6): The Historie of England 5 (of 8) The Fift Booke of the Historie of England.

Amidst betrayal and warring factions, a king's rise and fall triggers a cascade of conflicts that will forever change the balance of power in early Britain.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Holinshed Chronicles: England, Scotland, and Ireland. Volume 1, Complete by Raphael Holinshed

Holinshed Chronicles: England, Scotland, and Ireland. Volume 1, Complete

Enter a world where ancient landscapes and kingdoms emerge, offering a doorway into the storied past of England, Scotland, and Ireland through a detailed historical lens.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8)
The Second Booke Of The Historie Of England by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (2 of 8) The Second Booke Of The Historie Of England

From a banished Trojan prince battling giants to the founding of England, discover the epic and turbulent origins of a nation.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (7 of 8)
The Seventh Boke of the Historie of England by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (7 of 8) The Seventh Boke of the Historie of England

Witness a kingdom crumble under the weight of invasion and a king’s feeble rule, as betrayal and turmoil threaten to consume England.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (6 of 8)
The Sixt Booke of the Historie of England by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (6 of 8) The Sixt Booke of the Historie of England

Witness the fierce battles and devout decisions of English kings as they shape a nation's destiny amidst warring kingdoms and the rising influence of the church.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8) by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8)

Discover the rivalries and reigns of legendary British kings whose actions shaped the foundations of a nation.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (12 of 12)
Richard the Second, the Second Sonne to Edward Prince of Wales by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (12 of 12) Richard the Second, the Second Sonne to Edward Prince of Wales

Watch as a young king ascends to the throne, setting the stage for a land grappling with power struggles, external threats, and the delicate dance between ruler and ruled.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (06 of 12)
Richard the First by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (06 of 12) Richard the First

** Witness the dawn of a king's rule as he navigates family turmoil and political strategy on the eve of epic crusades.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (05 of 12)
Henrie the Second by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (05 of 12) Henrie the Second

Witness a king's ascent to power, his struggles to maintain control, and the looming conflict that threatens to tear apart his kingdom.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (11 of 12)
Edward the Third, Who Came to the Crowne by the Resignation of His Father Edward the Second by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (11 of 12) Edward the Third, Who Came to the Crowne by the Resignation of His Father Edward the Second

A young king's rise to power is challenged by riots, power-hungry nobles, and conflicts in the early days of his reign.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (09 of 12)
Edward the First, Surnamed Longshanks, the Eldest Sonne of Henrie the Third by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (09 of 12) Edward the First, Surnamed Longshanks, the Eldest Sonne of Henrie the Third

Journey back to a time of noble kings, fierce battles, and treacherous alliances, where a newly crowned monarch faces unrest and rebellion as he fights to secure his throne and unite a divided land.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (7 of 9)
Henrie the Seauenth, Sonne to Edmund Earle of Richmond, Which Edmund was Brother by the Moothers Side to Henrie the Sixt by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (7 of 9) Henrie the Seauenth, Sonne to Edmund Earle of Richmond, Which Edmund was Brother by the Moothers Side to Henrie the Sixt

In a kingdom divided, a new king rises to power, battling enemies and uniting families to secure his throne.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (3 of 9)
Henrie the Sixt, Sonne and Heire to Henrie the Fift by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (3 of 9) Henrie the Sixt, Sonne and Heire to Henrie the Fift

A baby king inherits a kingdom, sparking power struggles and wars as ambitious figures vie for control of England and France.

By Raphael Holinshed

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (2 of 9)
Henrie the Fift, Prince of Wales, Sonne and Heire to Henrie the Fourth by Raphael Holinshed

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (2 of 9) Henrie the Fift, Prince of Wales, Sonne and Heire to Henrie the Fourth

Witness the rise of a young king as he navigates war, reforms a nation, and confronts enemies both foreign and domestic.

By Raphael Holinshed

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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 by Raphael Holinshed

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

After a beloved king's death, his young heirs are caught in a dangerous power struggle orchestrated by a deceitful duke seeking the throne.

By Raphael Holinshed

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