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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In 1554 James Bassett (age 28) was elected MP Devon.
In 1555 James Bassett (age 29) was elected MP Devon.
In 1558 James Bassett (age 32) was elected MP Devon.
In 1572 Arthur Bassett (age 31) was elected MP Devon.
In 1597 Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore and North Molton (age 37) was elected MP Devon.
On 27th January 1607 John Acland (age 55) was elected MP Devon.
In 1628 John Bampylde (age 42) was elected MP Devon.
In 1628 Francis Drake 1st Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Devon.
In 1656 Richard Reynell of Ogwell in Devon was elected MP Devon.
In 1679 Edward Seymour 4th Baronet (age 46) was elected MP Devon.
On 18th February 1679 William Courtenay 5th Earl Devon (age 50) was elected MP Devon.
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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In 1698 Edward Seymour 4th Baronet (age 65) was elected MP Devon.
In 1701 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 24) was elected MP Devon.
In 1702 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 25) was elected MP Devon.
In 1705 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 28) was elected MP Devon.
In 1708 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 31) was elected MP Devon.
In 1710 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Devon.
On 22nd July 1712 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 36) was elected MP Devon.
In 1713 William Courtenay 6th Earl Devon (age 36) was elected MP Devon.
In 1741 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon (age 31) was elected MP Devon.
In 1832 John Crocker Bulteel (age 39) was elected MP Devon.