Penny Dreadfuls, 1602 · page 397 of 400
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# Analysis of Page 377 This is a page of running prose from what appears to be a historical chronicle titled "Historie of England" (visible at top). The text discusses the succession dispute following King Edward's death, focusing on three claimants: one by adoption of King Edward, a second (Harold), and a third unnamed candidate. It describes Harold's English birth and noble support, his seizure of the crown without completing coronation ceremonies, and his subsequent military victory against an invading Norwegian king (Harefager) and Harold's own brother Tosfo in a confederate attack. The passage concerns itself with legitimacy, succession, and early military triumphs, written in early modern English with period typography and spelling conventions.
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