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 15th April 1806 Samuel Rayner was born.
In 1824 Samuel Rayner (age 17) and Anne Manser were married.
On 21st June 1832 [his daughter] Louise Ingram Rayner was born to Samuel Rayner (age 26) and [his wife] Anne Manser at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire [Map].
Around 1833. Samuel Rayner (age 26). "St John's Church, Derby [Map]".
Around 1855. Samuel Rayner (age 48). "Watercolour".
Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map]".
Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "View of Chatsworth [Map]".
Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "Barons, Chapel Haddon Hall [Map] Derbyshire".
Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "The Crypt, Wells Cathedral [Map]".
Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "Attic in Haddon Hall [Map]".
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "Tomb in the Crypt of Arundel Castle [Map]".
In 1879 Samuel Rayner (age 72) died.