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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On 29th December 1676 William Wrightson of Cusworth was born to [his father] Robert Wrightson of Cusworth and [his mother] Sarah Beaumont.
In 1710 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 33) was elected MP Newcastle upon Tyne. He was returned 1713, 1715. He was defeated in 1722.
In 1722 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 45) and Isabella Fenwick were married.
On 20th February 1723 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 46) was elected MP Northumberland where his wife's family owned considerable estates. He was unseated on petition on 15th April 1724. He didn't stand again.
In 1724 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 47) inherited the Cusworth estates from his brother and commissioned George Platt to build Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire between 1740 and 1845.
Before 20th May 1752 [his son-in-law] John Battie aka Wrightson and [his daughter] Isabella Wrightson were married.
On 4th December 1760 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 83) died. [his daughter] Isabella Wrightson inherited Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire. Her husband [his son-in-law] John Battie aka Wrightson changed his name from Battie to Wrightson.
After 4th December 1760. St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to William Wrightson of Cusworth (deceased).
[his daughter] Isabella Wrightson was born to William Wrightson of Cusworth and Isabella Fenwick. She married before 20th May 1752 John Battie aka Wrightson and had issue.
Father: Robert Wrightson of Cusworth
GrandFather: Thomas Beaumont of Whitley 
Mother: Sarah Beaumont