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.
Earl Mountnorris of Mountnorris Castle in Armagh is in Earl Ireland.
On 14th February 1761 Richard Annesley 6th Earl Anglesey [aged 68] died. Earl Anglesey and Baron Annesley Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire extinct. His son Arthur [aged 16] succeeded 8th Viscount Valentia, 6th Baron Altham.
Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Mountnorris didn't succeed as 7th Earl Anglesey since his parent's secret marriage in September 1741 was not supported by sufficient evidence for the English House of Lords to accept his legitimacy. He was subsequently created Earl Mountnorris of Mountnorris Castle in Armagh more or less in compensation.
He succeeded to the Irish titles Viscount Valentia and Baron Altham since the Irish House of Lords did believe his legitimacy.
On 3rd September 1790 George Annesley 2nd Earl Mountnorris [aged 19] and Anne Courtenay Countess Mountnorris [aged 16] were married. She by marriage Countess Mountnorris of Mountnorris Castle in Armagh. She the daughter of William Courtenay 8th Earl Devon and Frances Clack Countess Devon. He the son of Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Mountnorris [aged 46] and Lucy Lyttelton Baronet.
On 3rd December 1793 Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Mountnorris [aged 49] was created 1st Earl Mountnorris of Mountnorris Castle in Armagh. Sarah Cavendish Countess Mountnorris by marriage Countess Mountnorris of Mountnorris Castle in Armagh.
The London Gazette 13609. From Tuesday 31st December 1793 to Saturday 4th January 1794.
To the Right Honorable Arthur Viscount Valentia [aged 49], and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of Earl Mountnorris, of Mountnorris Castle, in the County of Armagh.
To the Right Honorable Andrew Thomas Lord Castlestewart [aged 68], and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of Viscount Castlestewart, in the County of Tyrone.
On 4th July 1816 Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Mountnorris [aged 71] died. His son George [aged 45] succeeded 2nd Earl Mountnorris of Mountnorris Castle in Armagh, 9th Viscount Valentia, 7th Baron Altham.
On 23rd July 1844 George Annesley 2nd Earl Mountnorris [aged 73] died. Earl Mountnorris of Mountnorris Castle in Armagh and Baron Altham extinct. His half fourth cousin once removed Arthur [aged 58] succeeded 10th Viscount Valentia.