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Title:
A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483
Written in the Fifteenth Century, and for the First Time Printed from MSS. in the British Museum
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 15th century. The text provides a detailed narrative of events in London, encompassing political, social, and significant public occurrences from the reign of Richard I through to the death of Edward IV. The Chronicle focuses on various noteworthy happenings including elections, battles, and natural disasters, reflecting the historical tapestry of London during this era. The beginning of the Chronicle sets the stage by noting that despite its title, the narrative actually commences in 1189 with the reign of Richard I. The text outlines key events, such as the election of mayors, the reigns of significant monarchs, and various phenomena like tempests and plagues. It emphasizes the importance of the local governance in London while also venturing beyond the city to include notable occurrences in the broader British Isles and France, giving readers a rich, contextual background to the history of London through the medieval period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Anonymous
Editor: Nicolas, Nicholas Harris, Sir, 1799-1848
Editor: Tyrrell, E. (Edward), 1792-1881
EBook No.: 27027
Published: Oct 26, 2008
Downloads: 279
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- History -- To 1500
Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- To 1500
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483
Written in the Fifteenth Century, and for the First Time Printed from MSS. in the British Museum
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 15th century. The text provides a detailed narrative of events in London, encompassing political, social, and significant public occurrences from the reign of Richard I through to the death of Edward IV. The Chronicle focuses on various noteworthy happenings including elections, battles, and natural disasters, reflecting the historical tapestry of London during this era. The beginning of the Chronicle sets the stage by noting that despite its title, the narrative actually commences in 1189 with the reign of Richard I. The text outlines key events, such as the election of mayors, the reigns of significant monarchs, and various phenomena like tempests and plagues. It emphasizes the importance of the local governance in London while also venturing beyond the city to include notable occurrences in the broader British Isles and France, giving readers a rich, contextual background to the history of London through the medieval period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Anonymous
Editor: Nicolas, Nicholas Harris, Sir, 1799-1848
Editor: Tyrrell, E. (Edward), 1792-1881
EBook No.: 27027
Published: Oct 26, 2008
Downloads: 279
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- History -- To 1500
Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- To 1500
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.