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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Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury is in Painters.
In 1853 [her father] Daniel Hack Tuke (age 25) and [her mother] Esther Maria Stickney (age 27) were married.
On 24th February 1861 Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury was born to [her father] Daniel Hack Tuke (age 33) and [her mother] Esther Maria Stickney (age 35) in Wood Lane, Falmouth.
1885. [her brother] Henry Scott Tuke (age 26). "The silk gown", portrait of Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 23).
1891. Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 29). "A Storm".
1891. Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 29). "A Storm".
1894. Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 32). "Standing portrait of a young woman holding a small bouquet of flowers".
1895. Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 33). "Coastline to The Manacles from Falmouth".
On 5th March 1895 [her father] Daniel Hack Tuke (age 67) died.
In 1899 Dr Harrington Sainsbury and Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 37) were married. They had four children.
In 1917 [her mother] Esther Maria Stickney (age 91) died.
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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On 13th March 1929 [her brother] Henry Scott Tuke (age 70) died at his cottage overlooking Swanpool in Falmouth, Cornwall. His sister Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 68) was present.
Before 1947. Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 85). "Staddle stones by a pond".
On 15th August 1947 Maria Tuke aka Sainsbury (age 86) died.