Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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MP Berkshire is in Member Parliament.
In 1539 Richard Brydges (age 39) was elected MP Berkshire (Note. There is some doubt about this).
In 1539 Thomas Pope (age 32) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1547 Henry Norreys (age 22) was elected MP Berkshire which seat he held until 1552.
In April 1553 Richard Brydges (age 53) was elected MP Berkshire.
In November 1554 Richard Brydges (age 54) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1563 John Cheney was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1572 Edward Unton (age 38) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1584 Edward Unton (age 28) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1586 Thomas Parry (age 45) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1586 Edward Unton (age 30) was elected MP Berkshire.
In 1614 Thomas Parry (age 73) was elected MP Berkshire. After being censured for interference in the election at Stockbridge, was dismissed from the House on 11th May 1614.
In 1654 Robert Pye (age 34) was elected MP Berkshire during the First Protectorate Parliament.
In 1659 Robert Pye (age 39) was elected MP Berkshire during the Third Protectorate Parliament.
In 1660 Robert Pye (age 40) was elected MP Berkshire during the Convention Parliament.
In 1662 Philip Howard (age 32) was elected MP Berkshire.
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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In 1754 Charles Fane 2nd Viscount Fane (age 46) was elected MP Berkshire which seat he held until 1761.
In 1857 Philip Pleydell-Bouverie (age 68) was elected MP Berkshire.