Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Paternal Family Tree: Eliot
Around 1684 Edward Eliot was born to [his father] William Eliot (age 19).
After 1694 [his father] William Eliot (deceased) died.
On 4th December 1705 Edward Eliot (age 21) was elected MP St Germans at a by-election to replace Samuel Rolle who had chosen to sit for Callington. He retained the seat in 1708, 1710 and 1713.
In 1711 Edward Eliot (age 27) and Susanna Coryton were married at St Melanus' Church, St Mellion.
In early 1714, possibly late 1713, [his wife] Susanna Coryton died. She was buried on 4th January 1714.
On 21st April 1718 Edward Eliot (age 34) and Elizabeth Craggs were married at St Paul's Cathedral [Map].
On 26th November 1718 Edward Eliot (age 34) was elected MP Lostwithiel which seat he held until 11th June 1720 at which time he resigned in favour of his brother [his brother] Richard Eliot (age 24).
On 12th April 1722 Edward Eliot (age 38) was elected MP Liskeard which seat he held until his death five months later.
On 18th September 1722 Edward Eliot (age 38) died.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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After 18th September 1722. St Germans Priory [Map]. Monument to Edward Eliot (deceased) sculpted by John Michael Rysbrack (age 28).
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Eliot
GrandFather: Nicholas Eliot
Father: William Eliot