Penny Dreadfuls, 1602 · page 321 of 400
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# What's on This Page This is a page of running verse text from "Albions England," a historical poem. The page presents allegorical and historical narrative in Early Modern English verse, discussing the consolidation of various kingdoms (Man, the Hebrides, Orkades, and the Isle of Wight) under English rule. The text celebrates this political unification, praises noble families like the Mandevils and Beauchumps, and argues that a single monarchy brings greater security than multiple kings. It concludes with warnings to France and Spain regarding religious and political allegiances. The page is densely printed with italicized proper names and archaic spelling throughout.
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