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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On 7th February 1812 Charles Dickens was born.
On 2nd April 1836 Charles Dickens (age 24) and Catherine Dickens nee Hogarth (age 20) were married.
On 29th October 1839 [his daughter] Catherine "Kate" Perugini nee Dickens was born to Charles Dickens (age 27) and [his wife] Catherine Dickens nee Hogarth (age 24). She married (1) 1860 Charles Allston Collins (2) 4th June 1874 Charles Edward Perugini.
On 17th December 1843 the first print run of 6,000 copies of Charles Dicken's (age 31) 'A Christmas Carol' was completd. On 19th December 1843 it was made available to the public and all 6,000 copies sold out by the end of Christmas Eve. The book included for colour and four black and white etchings by John Leech: 1. Marley’s Ghost, 2. Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball, 3. Scrooge’s Third Visitor, 4. The Last of the Spirits.
1859. William Powell Frith (age 39). "Charles Dickens (age 46) in His Study".
In 1860 [his son-in-law] Charles Allston Collins (age 31) and [his daughter] Catherine "Kate" Perugini nee Dickens (age 20) were married.
1870. Frederick Hollyer (age 31). Photograph of Charles Dickens (age 57).
On 9th June 1870 Charles Dickens (age 58) died.
On 22nd November 1879 [his former wife] Catherine Dickens nee Hogarth (age 64) died.