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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Archbishop of Dublin is in Archbishop Ireland.
In 1181 Bishop John Comyn [aged 31] was elected Archbishop of Dublin by some of the clergy of Dublin, who had assembled at Evesham for the purpose. He was not then a priest, but was subsequently, in the same year, ordained.
On 21st March 1181, Palm Sunday, Bishop John Comyn [aged 31] was consecrated Archbishop of Dublin by Pope Lucius III at Velletri.
In 1213 Henry de Loundres Archbishop of Dublin was appointed Archbishop of Dublin.
On 13th September 1215 Henry de Loundres Archbishop of Dublin was appointed Dean of St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map] by King John of England [aged 48]. From that time until the recently the Archbishop of Dublin has always been Dean of St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map].
On 26th August 1279 Archbishop John Derlington was consecrated Archbishop of Dublin by Archbishop John Peckham [aged 49] at Waltham Abbey, Essex [Map].
On 4th September 1555 Bishop Edmund "Bloody" Bonner of London [aged 55] consecrated an Archbishop and two Bishops at St Paul's Cathedral [Map]:
Archbishop Hugh Curwen [aged 55] was consecrated Archbishop of Dublin.
Bishop James Turbeville was consecrated Bishop of Exeter.
Bishop William Glynne [aged 51] was consecrated Bishop of Bangor.
In 1619 Lancelot Bulkeley was appointed Archbishop of Dublin.
On 14th February 1682 Archbishop Francis Marsh [aged 55] was appointed Archbishop of Dublin.
In 1703 Archbishop William King [aged 52] was appointed Archbishop of Dublin which position he held for life.
On 5th March 1772 Archbishop John Cradock [aged 64] was translated to Archbishop of Dublin by letters patent.
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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Archbishop Richard Talbot was appointed Archbishop of Dublin.