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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Paternal Family Tree: Monck
In 1604 [his father] Thomas Monck [aged 33] and [his mother] Elizabeth Smith were married.
Around 1610 Bishop Nicholas Monck was born to [his father] Thomas Monck [aged 39] and [his mother] Elizabeth Smith at Potheridge Merton Great Torrington, Devon. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward IV of England.
In 1627 [his father] Thomas Monck [aged 56] died.
In 1629 Bishop Nicholas Monck [aged 19] was educated at Wadham College, Oxford University.
On 3rd March 1631 Bishop Nicholas Monck [aged 21] graduated Bachelor of Arts at Wadham College, Oxford University.
On 30th October 1633 Bishop Nicholas Monck [aged 23] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Wadham College, Oxford University.
In 1642 Bishop Nicholas Monck [aged 32] and Susannah Payne were married.
On 23rd January 1653 [his brother] George Monck 1st Duke Albemarle [aged 44] and [his sister-in-law] Anne Clarges Duchess Albermarle [aged 33] were married.
John Evelyn's Diary. 6th January 1661. Dr. Allestree [aged 39] preached at the Abbey [Map], after which four Bishops were consecrated, Hereford [aged 51], Norwich [aged 61], ...
On 6th January 1661 Bishop Nicholas Monck [aged 51] was consecrated Bishop of Hereford.
On 7th December 1661 Bishop Nicholas Monck [aged 51] died at Old Palace Yard, Westminster Palace.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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John Evelyn's Diary. 20th December 1661. The Bishop of Gloucester [aged 70] preached at the Abbey [Map] at the funeral of the Bishop of Hereford [deceased], brother to the Duke of Albemarle [aged 53]. It was a decent solemnity. There was a silver miter, with episcopal robes, borne by the herald before the hearse, which was followed by the Duke his brother, and all the bishops, with divers noblemen.
On 20th December 1661 Bishop Nicholas Monck [deceased] was buried at the Chapel of St Edmund, Westminster Abbey [Map].
[his son] Nicholas Monck was born to Bishop Nicholas Monck and Susannah Payne. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward IV of England.
[his daughter] Mary Monck was born to Bishop Nicholas Monck and Susannah Payne. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward IV of England. She married Arthur Fairwell.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Monck was born to Bishop Nicholas Monck and Susannah Payne. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward IV of England. She married Curwen Rawlinson and had issue.
Kings Wessex: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 13 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 14 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 3 Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 23 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Monck 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Humphrey Monck
Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Monck of Powdering
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Monke of Potheridge Devon
GrandFather: Anthony Monck of Potheridge Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke of York 
Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Edward IV of England 
2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily "Rose of Raby" Neville Duchess York 
Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Arthur Plantagenet 1st Viscount Lisle Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Waite
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Plantagenet Grand Daughter of King Edward IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Grey Baron Ferrers of Groby 
6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Grey 1st Viscount Lisle 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ferrers 6th Baroness Ferrers Groby 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Viscountess Lisle 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Talbot 1st Viscount Lisle 
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Talbot Viscountess Lisle 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Cheddar Viscountess Lisle
Father: Thomas Monck 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Bishop Nicholas Monck 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Smith
GrandFather: George Smith of Exeter
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alexander Muttleberry of Jordans in Somerset
Great x 1 Grandmother: Alice Muttleberry
Mother: Elizabeth Smith
Great x 1 Grandfather: James Walker of Exeter
GrandMother: Joan Walker