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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MP Worcestershire is in Member Parliament.
In 1423 Humphrey Stafford [aged 23] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1426 Humphrey Stafford [aged 26] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1447 Humphrey Stafford [aged 47] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1449 Humphrey Stafford [aged 49] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1570 John Lyttelton of Frankley [aged 50] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1571 John Lyttelton of Frankley [aged 51] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1593 Rowland Berkeley [aged 45] was elected MP Worcestershire. He was re-elected in 1597, 1601 and 1605. He died in office.
In 1620 Thomas Lyttelton 1st Baronet [aged 27] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1624 Thomas Lyttelton 1st Baronet [aged 31] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1640 Thomas Lyttelton 1st Baronet [aged 47] was elected MP Worcestershire in the Short Parliament.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In April 1640 John Pakington 2nd Baronet [aged 18] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1654 Edward Pytts of Kyre Park [aged 48] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1656 Edward Pytts of Kyre Park [aged 50] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1661 Samuel Sandes [aged 45] was elected MP Worcestershire in the Cavalier Parliament.
In 1685 John Pakington 2nd Baronet was elected MP Worcestershire which seat he held until 1687.
In 1689 James Rushout 1st Baronet [aged 44] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1695 Edwin Sandes [aged 36] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1715 Thomas Vernon [aged 60] was elected MP Worcestershire in the first parliament of George I.
On 6th March 1721 Thomas Lyttelton 4th Baronet [aged 35] was elected MP Worcestershire.
In 1727 Thomas Lyttelton 4th Baronet [aged 41] was elected MP Worcestershire in the 1727 General Election.
On 10th April 1751 John Bulkeley Coventry [aged 27] was elected unopposed MP Worcestershire following a by-election caused by his brother George Coventry 6th Earl Coventry [aged 28] having vacated the seat when he succeeded to his father's titles. He held the seat until 1761.
