The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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High Sheriff of Northamptonshire is in High Sheriff.
In 1228 Stephen Segrave (age 57) was appointed High Sheriff of Warwickshire, High Sheriff of Leicestershire and High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1380 John Woodville (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1385 John Woodville (age 44) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1390 John Woodville (age 49) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In June 1532 David Cecil (age 72) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1545 John Cope (age 41) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1580 Anthony Mildmay (age 30) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1592 Anthony Mildmay (age 42) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1599 Erasmus Dryden 1st Baronet (age 45) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1604 Arthur Throckmorton (age 47) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1618 Erasmus Dryden 1st Baronet (age 64) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1626 Richard Knightley (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1672 William Langham 3rd Baronet (age 41) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
Before 1718 Thomas Deacon (age 66) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1739 Charles Edwin (age 40) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1740 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 38) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1743 Valentine Knightley (age 24) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1748 Thomas Drury 1st Baronet (age 35) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1760 William Dolben 3rd Baronet (age 33) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1763 Michael D'Anvers 5th Baronet (age 24) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1766 George Robinson 5th Baronet (age 35) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1771 Lucius Knightley (age 28) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1792 John Turner aka Dryden 1st Baronet (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In 1831 Beriah Botfield (age 23) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1866 George Wentworth-Fitzwilliam (age 48) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1958 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet (age 54) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.