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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 largely 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.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Manuscript Description
Chronicle
Dedication and Prologue
Hardyng's Contents Page
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Explanatory Notes
Textual Notes
Index
Bibliography

John Hardyng, Chronicle: Edited from British

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      Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/10/2015
      ISBN13: 9781580442138, 978-1580442138
      ISBN10: 1580442137

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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 largely 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.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments
      Introduction
      Manuscript Description
      Chronicle
      Dedication and Prologue
      Hardyng's Contents Page
      Book 1
      Book 2
      Book 3
      Explanatory Notes
      Textual Notes
      Index
      Bibliography

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