📱 eBook en inglés JOHN HARDYNG, CHRONICLE

One of a handful of texts written in the twilight years of Henry VIs reign, John Hardyngs 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, Hardyngs initial Chronicle has previously been largly overlooked in comparison to the more condensed second version, written to promote Richard, Duke of Yorks claim to the throne. Hardyngs interest in Britains past is typical of the gentrys enthusiasm for historical works, while his concern with war and duty reflects the importance of such matters to men of his rank.