Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (6 of 12) Richard the First By: Raphael Holinshed (-1580?)
I recently finished reading Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland: England by Raphael Holinshed, which focuses on the reign of King Richard I of England. The book provides a detailed account of Richard's life, reign, and the various events that took place during his time as king. Holinshed's writing style is both informative and engaging, making the historical content accessible to readers of all levels of familiarity with British history. He goes into great detail about Richard's military campaigns, his relationships with other European rulers, and his eventual capture and ransom. One of the aspects of the book that I found particularly interesting was Holinshed's exploration of Richard's character. He portrays the king as a fearless and skilled military leader, but also as a complex and sometimes harsh ruler. Holinshed does not shy away from discussing Richard's flaws, such as his brutal treatment of prisoners and his strained relationship with his family. Overall, Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland: England is a comprehensive and well-written account of one of England's most famous kings. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in medieval history or British royalty. First Page: RICHARD THE FIRST, Second sonne to Henrie the second. [Sidenote: An. Reg. 1. 1189.] [Sidenote: Wil. Paruus. ] Richard the first of that name, and second sonne of Henrie the second, began his reigne ouer England the sixt day of Julie, in the yere of our Lord 1189. in the seauen and thirteeth yeare of the emperour Frederike the first, in the eleuenth yere of the reigne of Philip the second king of France, and king William surnamed the Lion as yet liuing in the gouernement of Scotland. This Richard, immediatlie after the solemnities of his fathers funerals were ended, made hast to Rouen, where he was ioifullie receiued, and proclamed duke of Normandie, receiuing the inuesture according to the custome, on the twentith day of Julie. [Sidenote: Matt. Paris. ] Then studieng to set all things in good order on that side the sea, he made search where his fathers treasure was preserued, and therevpon attached Stephan de Turnham, who was seneschall or gouernour (as we may call him) of Aniou, [Sidenote: Stephan de Turnham committed to prison.] and committing him to prison, compelled him to make deliuerie of all such summes of monie as he had hid and laid vp in certeine castels by the commandement of the late king his father. [Sidenote: Matth. Paris. Polydor. ] Whilest he was thus occupied, his brother John came to him, to whom he ioifullie gaue the welcome, and besides all other things which his father had bequeathed vnto him by his testament in England, amounting to the value of foure thousand pounds of yearelie rent, with the earledome of Mortaigne, [Sidenote: Isabell daughter to the earle of Glocester married to John y^e kings brother... Continue reading book >>

Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (6 of 12) Richard the First By: Raphael Holinshed (-1580?)

I recently finished reading Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland: England by Raphael Holinshed, which focuses on the reign of King Richard I of England. The book provides a detailed account of Richard's life, reign, and the various events that took place during his time as king.

Holinshed's writing style is both informative and engaging, making the historical content accessible to readers of all levels of familiarity with British history. He goes into great detail about Richard's military campaigns, his relationships with other European rulers, and his eventual capture and ransom.

One of the aspects of the book that I found particularly interesting was Holinshed's exploration of Richard's character. He portrays the king as a fearless and skilled military leader, but also as a complex and sometimes harsh ruler. Holinshed does not shy away from discussing Richard's flaws, such as his brutal treatment of prisoners and his strained relationship with his family.

Overall, Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland: England is a comprehensive and well-written account of one of England's most famous kings. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in medieval history or British royalty.

First Page:

RICHARD THE FIRST, Second sonne to Henrie the second.

[Sidenote: An. Reg. 1. 1189.] [Sidenote: Wil. Paruus. ] Richard the first of that name, and second sonne of Henrie the second, began his reigne ouer England the sixt day of Julie, in the yere of our Lord 1189. in the seauen and thirteeth yeare of the emperour Frederike the first, in the eleuenth yere of the reigne of Philip the second king of France, and king William surnamed the Lion as yet liuing in the gouernement of Scotland.

This Richard, immediatlie after the solemnities of his fathers funerals were ended, made hast to Rouen, where he was ioifullie receiued, and proclamed duke of Normandie, receiuing the inuesture according to the custome, on the twentith day of Julie. [Sidenote: Matt. Paris. ] Then studieng to set all things in good order on that side the sea, he made search where his fathers treasure was preserued, and therevpon attached Stephan de Turnham, who was seneschall or gouernour (as we may call him) of Aniou, [Sidenote: Stephan de Turnham committed to prison.] and committing him to prison, compelled him to make deliuerie of all such summes of monie as he had hid and laid vp in certeine castels by the commandement of the late king his father.

[Sidenote: Matth. Paris. Polydor. ] Whilest he was thus occupied, his brother John came to him, to whom he ioifullie gaue the welcome, and besides all other things which his father had bequeathed vnto him by his testament in England, amounting to the value of foure thousand pounds of yearelie rent, with the earledome of Mortaigne, [Sidenote: Isabell daughter to the earle of Glocester married to John y^e kings brother... Continue reading book >>

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Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6) England (1 of 12) William the Conqueror	Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (2 of 12) William Rufus	Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (3 of 12) Henrie I.
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (4 of 12) Stephan Earle Of Bullongne	Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (5 of 12) Henrie the Second	Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (6 of 12) Richard the First

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