Project Gutenberg 2005-09-27 Public domain in the USA. 228 Holinshed, Raphael Holinshed, Raphaell Holinshead, Raphael Holingshed, Raphael Holynshed, Raphael Holinshed, Ralph Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (06 of 12) Richard the First Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (06 of 12)" is a historical account likely written during the late 16th or early 17th century. This volume focuses on the reign of Richard the Lionheart, detailing his ascension to the throne, political maneuvers, and military aspirations, particularly regarding the Crusades. The book is rich in historical context, offering insights into the intricate political relationships of medieval England, France, and their interactions with other regions. The opening of the work introduces Richard as he begins his reign in 1189, following the death of his father, Henry II. It details his swift actions to consolidate power, including the imprisonment of a former trusted official and the restoration of nobles loyal to his father. Notably, Richard's interactions with his mother, Eleanor, and brother, John, highlight family dynamics amidst the political landscape. The narrative describes significant actions, such as the preparation for the Crusades, Richard's marriage arrangements, and his dealings with the Scottish nobility, setting the stage for his legendary campaigns in the Holy Land. Overall, the opening establishes a momentous time in history characterized by both political intrigue and personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 Great Britain -- History -- Richard I, 1189-1199 Great Britain -- History -- To 1485 DA Text United Kingdom Category: History - British Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 375394 2025-08-07T08:36:45.624879 text/html 381635 2020-12-12T14:51:56 text/html 228149 2025-08-07T08:36:54.261806 application/epub+zip 233130 2025-08-07T08:36:49.640860 application/epub+zip 203402 2025-08-07T08:36:48.103857 application/epub+zip 509219 2025-08-07T08:36:57.512891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 495398 2025-08-07T08:36:53.241851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280989 2022-09-08T07:23:11.844775 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341852 2025-08-07T08:36:45.051892 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 341717 2020-12-12T14:51:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 341125 2020-12-12T14:51:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21746 2025-08-07T08:36:57.645790 application/rdf+xml 25559 2025-08-07T08:36:48.607856 image/jpeg 4791 2025-08-07T08:36:48.356842 image/jpeg 120503 2020-12-12T14:51:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 120351 2020-12-12T14:51:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 126696 2020-12-12T14:51:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 225690 2025-08-07T08:36:45.653857 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia