Holinshed makes Duncan have "too much of clemencie," and Macbeth "too much of crueltie."
"Cymbeline" is founded on Holinshed, and probably may be dated 1610.
A reprint of the passages in Holinshed's Chronicles which Shakespeare used.
They used Holinshed and Fabyan readily enough for their Histories.
In the historical scenes he follows closely the Chronicles of Holinshed.
Holinshed's Chronicles tell of Cymbeline and the Roman invasion.
He is mentioned for his skill in micrography in Holinshed's Chronicle.
Harrison, Description of England prefixed to Holinshed, chap.
Do not forget, then, that Matthew is Holinshed and not Benvenuto.
When the play differs from Holinshed it differs also from the Wardmote Book.
