Project Gutenberg 2014-05-05 Public domain in the USA. 131 Holinshed, Raphael Holinshed, Raphaell Holinshead, Raphael Holingshed, Raphael Holynshed, Raphael Holinshed, Ralph Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (4 of 9) Edward the Fourth, Earle of March, Sonne and Heire to Richard Duke of Yorke Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holinshed%27s_Chronicles Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (3 of 6): England (4 of 9)" by Holinshed is a historical account likely written in the late 16th century. This work presents a detailed narrative of the historical events surrounding the reign of Edward IV in England during the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the political dynamics, battles, and key figures that influenced the course of English history during this tumultuous period. The opening of the text sets the stage for Edward IV's rise to power, detailing his proclamation as king and the critical support he garnered from the nobility and common people alike. It highlights Edward's claim to the throne through his lineage and political legitimacy, as well as the immediate tensions created by King Henry VI's efforts to reclaim his rule. The narrative introduces significant characters, including Edward IV, the Duke of Somerset, and the Earl of Warwick, while showcasing the violent clashes between rival factions that characterized this historical moment, such as the pivotal Battle of Towton, which results in a decisive victory for Edward IV. Through rich details and a dramatic recounting of events, Holinshed immerses readers in the intricacies of loyalty, betrayal, and the tragic costs of civil war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45593/45593-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 Great Britain -- History -- Edward IV, 1461-1483 Great Britain -- History -- To 1485 DA Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Category: History - British Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 416352 2025-06-18T13:00:51.716195 text/html 399330 2024-10-24T07:08:56 text/html 252841 2025-06-18T13:00:58.015179 application/epub+zip 261332 2025-06-18T13:00:53.225218 application/epub+zip 219412 2025-06-18T13:00:52.601237 application/epub+zip 369152 2025-06-18T13:01:01.437189 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359844 2025-06-18T13:00:57.425169 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318255 2022-09-20T18:50:26.281394 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389514 2023-09-19T18:01:13.772582 text/plain 369648 2024-10-24T07:08:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16403 2025-06-18T13:01:01.581126 application/rdf+xml 15644 2025-06-18T13:00:52.697210 image/jpeg 2207 2025-06-18T13:00:52.648184 image/jpeg 242404 2025-06-18T13:00:51.758171 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