Holinshed's Chronicles facts for kids
Holinshed's Chronicles, also known as Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland, is a very large history book. It was created by many people working together. The book came out in several parts. The first edition was published in 1577. A second, updated edition came out in 1587. This huge work described the entire history of Britain.
What are Holinshed's Chronicles?
Holinshed's Chronicles is a collection of historical stories. It covers the history of England, Scotland, and Ireland. It was one of the most important history books of its time. Many writers and researchers worked on it. They gathered information from different sources. The book aimed to tell the full story of these lands.
How the Idea Started
The idea for this massive book began in 1548. A printer in London named Reginald Wolfe had a big dream. He wanted to create a "Universal Cosmography." This meant a book about the whole world. He also wanted to include special histories for every known country.
Reginald Wolfe wanted the book to be printed in English. This was important so more people could read it. He also planned for the book to have maps and pictures. These would help readers understand the stories better.
Images for kids
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The title page of the 1577 first edition of Holinshed's Chronicles
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Title page of the second edition
See also
In Spanish: Crónicas de Holinshed para niños
