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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MP East Looe is in Member Parliament.
In 1571 Edward Cordell [aged 35] was elected MP East Looe.
In 1625 John Trevor [aged 62] was elected MP East Looe.
In 1685 Charles Trelawny [aged 32] was elected MP East Looe. He was re-elected in 1689, 1690 and 1695.
On 1st December 1701 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin [aged 23] was elected MP East Looe.
In 1708 Harry Trelawny 5th Baronet [aged 20] was elected MP East Looe.
In 17th February 1724 Henry Hoghton 5th Baronet [aged 46] was elected MP East Looe at a by-election.
In 1727 John Trelawny 4th Baronet [aged 35] was elected MP East Looe.
In 1741 James Buller [aged 24] was elected MP East Looe.
In 1746 John Buller [aged 24] was elected MP East Looe.
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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In 1754 John Buller [aged 32] was elected MP East Looe and appointed Comptroller of the Mint.
In 1788 Robert Grosvenor 1st Marquess Westminster [aged 20] was elected MP East Looe.