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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Avebury South Circle Extant Stones is in Avebury South Circle.
. There are five extant Avebury South Stone Circle stones.
Standing stones in the south-east sector of Avebury stone circle, showing the 'Devil's Chair [Map]' in the foreground
1896. John Benjamin Stone (age 57). Photograph of the Great Stone [Avebury South Circle Stone 102 aka Devil's Chair [Map]] at Avebury.
1938-39. General view before restoration of Stone 102 [Map] in the Southern Circle in the henge at Avebury.
