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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Elizabeth Oakes. Wife. 29.
Around 1852 Elizabeth Oakes was born to [her father] Robert Oakes (age 34) at Ellastone, Staffordshire.
1861. 1861 Census Staffordshire Ellastone. Ellastone, Staffordshire.
[her father] Robert Oakes (age 43). Head. 43.
Margaret Oakes. Wife. 44.
[her brother] George Oakes (age 18). Son. 18.
Elizabeth Oakes (age 9). Daughter. 9.
[her sister] Ellen Oakes (age 7). Daughter. 7.
William Oakes. Uncle. 67.
29th May 1884. 1884 Marriage Banns New Mills. Thomas Hadfield (age 27) and Elizabeth Oakes (age 32) were married. He a Farmer. His father, a farmer, Charles Hadfield deceased. Her father, a Blacksmith, Robert Oakes (age 66) deceased.
On 25th August 1886 [her son] Charles Hadfield was born to [her husband] Thomas Hadfield (age 29) and Elizabeth Oakes (age 34) at Mellor, Cheshire [Map]. He married (1) 30th December 1905 Caroline Wood and had issue (2) January 1920 Edith Fletcher.
1901. 1901 Census Derbyshire 37 Cobden Edge. Cobden Edge [Map].
[her husband] Thomas Hadfield (age 44). Head. 45. Railway Labourer.
Elizabeth Oakes (age 49). Wife. 49.
[her son] Charles Hadfield (age 14). Son. 14. Calico Printer Works Labourer.
[her son] William Hadfield. Son. 12.
Before 8th January 1903 Elizabeth Oakes (age 51) died. She was living at Cobden Edge [Map]. She was buried on 8th January 1890 at Mellor, Cheshire [Map].
[her son] William Hadfield was born to Thomas Hadfield and Elizabeth Oakes at Mellor, Cheshire [Map].