One of a handful of texts written in the twilight years of Henry VI's reign, John Hardyng's first Chronicle, written in 18,782 lines of verse and seven folios of prose, offers a compelling insight into the tastes, hopes, and anxieties of a late fifteenth century gentleman who witnessed -- and all too often participated in -- each of the key events that defined his era. Completed in 1457, Hardyng's initial Chronicle has previously been largly overlooked in comparison to the more condensed second version, written to promote Richard, Duke of York's claim to the throne.
Hardyng's interest in Britain's past is typical of the gentry's enthusiasm for historical works, while his concern with war and duty reflects the importance of such matters to men of his rank.
| ISBN: | 9781580442138 |
| Publication date: | 2nd October 2015 |
| Author: | John Hardyng, British Library |
| Publisher: | Medieval Institute Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 358 pages |
| Series: | Middle English Texts Series |
| Genres: |
History and Archaeology European history: medieval period, middle ages European history |
One of a handful of texts written in the twilight years of Henry VI's reign, John Hardyng's first Chronicle, written in 18,782 lines of verse and seven folios of prose, offers a compelling insight into the tastes, hopes, and anxieties of a late fifteenth century gentleman who witnessed -- and all too often participated in -- each of the key events that defined his era. Completed in 1457, Hardyng's initial Chronicle has previously been largly overlooked in comparison to the more condensed second version, written to promote Richard, Duke of York's claim to the throne.
Chronicle features in the following genres: History and Archaeology, European history: medieval period, middle ages, European history
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Chronicle was written by John Hardyng, British Library and published by Medieval Institute Publications
Chronicle has 358 pages
Yes it is part of Middle English Texts Series series