jan 1, 1587 - Abraham Fleming published the significantly expanded and revised second edition of Holinshed's Chronicles

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- believed that Shakespeare used this edition because of the similarities in his play that only exist in this second edition
Uses:
- sometimes following the text of the Chronicles closely, even echoing its words and phrases
- sometimes used as an inspiration for plot details
- deviating from its account altogether, either preferring other sources or his own imagination

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