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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
MP Peterborough is in Member Parliament.
In 1547 Wymond Carew [aged 54] was elected MP Peterborough.
On 5th October 1553 Walter Mildmay [aged 32] was elected MP Peterborough.
In 1601 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet [aged 22] was elected MP Peterborough.
In April 1640 William Fitzwilliam 2nd Baron Fitzwilliam [aged 31] was elected MP Peterborough during the Short Parliament.
In November 1640 William Fitzwilliam 2nd Baron Fitzwilliam [aged 31] was elected MP Peterborough during the Long Parliament.
In 1667 William Fitzwilliam 1st Earl Fitzwilliam [aged 23] was elected MP Peterborough which seat he held until 1679.
In 1681 William Fitzwilliam 1st Earl Fitzwilliam [aged 37] was elected MP Peterborough.
In 1689 William Brownlow 4th Baronet [aged 23] was elected MP Peterborough.
In 1710 John Fitzwilliam 2nd Earl Fitzwilliam [aged 25] was elected MP Peterborough which seat he held in 1713, 1715, 1722 and 1727.
On 22nd May 1728 Joseph Banks [aged 36] was elected MP Peterborough at a by-election.
On 29th January 1729 Charles Gounter Nicoll [aged 24] was elected MP Peterborough.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 4th May 1741 William Fitzwilliam 1st and 3rd Earl Fitzwilliam [aged 21] was elected MP Peterborough.
In 1768 Henry Belasyse 2nd Earl Fauconberg [aged 25] was elected MP Peterborough.
In 1841 George Wentworth-Fitzwilliam [aged 23] was elected MP Peterborough which seat he held until 1859.