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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On 4th July 1845 Francis "Frank" Holl was born to Francis Holl [aged 30].
In 1860 Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 14] entered the Royal Academy Schools as a probationer in painting. He rapidly progressed, winning silver and gold medals, and making his debut as an exhibitor in 1864 with A Portrait, and Turned out of Church, a subject picture. A Fern Gatherer (1865); The Ordeal (1866); Convalescent (the somewhat grim pathos of which attracted much attention), and Faces in the Fire (1867), succeeded.
1863. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 17]. Self-Portrait.
1870. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 24]. "No Tidings from the Sea".
1870. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 24]. "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith". Proverbs Chapter 15 Verse 17.
1883. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 37]. "Did you ever kill anybody Father?". The artist's daughter Nina the model.
Before 1884. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 38]. Portrait of [his father] Francis Holl [aged 68].
Francis Holl: On 23rd March 1815 he was born. On 14th January 1884 he died.
On 14th January 1884 [his father] Francis Holl [aged 68] died.
Around 1885. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 39]. Portrait of Thomas Brassey 1st Earl of Brassey [aged 48].
1886. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 40]. Portrait of John Everett Millais 1st Baronet [aged 56].
1886. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 40]. Portrait of William Schwenck Gilbert.
Around 1886. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 40]. Portrait of Henry Pelham 3rd Earl Chichester [aged 81].
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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1888. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 42]. Portrait of John Warren 3rd Baron Tabley [aged 52].
John Warren 3rd Baron Tabley: On 26th April 1835 he was born to George Leicester aka Warren 2nd Baron Tabley. On 19th October 1887 George Leicester aka Warren 2nd Baron Tabley died. His son John succeeded 3rd Baron Tabley of Tabley House in Cheshire, 7th Baronet Leicester of Timogue in Queen's County. On 22nd November 1895 he died. Baron Tabley of Tabley House in Cheshire extinct. His second cousin Peter succeeded 8th Baronet Byrne of Timogue in Queen's County
1888. Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 42]. Portrait of William Jenner 1st Baronet [aged 72].
William Jenner 1st Baronet: On 30th January 1815 he was born. In 1858 he and Adela Adey were married. In 1868 William Jenner 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Jenner of Harley Street. On 11th December 1898 he died. His son Walter succeeded 2nd Baronet Jenner of Harley Street.
On 31st July 1888 Francis "Frank" Holl [aged 43] died.
Before 1892. Francis "Frank" Holl. Portrait of Henry Brand 1st Viscount Hampden [aged 77].