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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Kingdom of Powys is in Wales Royalty.
Around 730 Elisedd ap Gwylog King Powys succeeded King Powys.
Around 755 Elisedd ap Gwylog King Powys died. His son Brochfael succeeded King Powys.
In 773 Cadell ap Brochfael King Powys succeeded King Powys.
In 808 Cadell ap Brochfael King Powys died. His son Cyngen succeeded King Powys.
In 986 Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd succeeded King Powys, King Gwynedd.
Before 1023 Llywelyn ap Seisyll King Gwynedd King Powys King Deheubarth was appointed King Powys.
In 1069 Bleddyn ap Cynfyn King Gwynedd King Powys succeeded King Powys.
In 1073 Bleddyn ap Cynfyn King Gwynedd King Powys was killed by his cousin. His son Maredudd [aged 26] succeeded King Powys.
Llywelyn ap Merfyn King Powys succeeded King Powys.
On 9th February 1132 Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys [aged 85] died. His son Madog succeeded Prince Powys.
On 16th September 1400 Owain ap Gruffudd "Glyndŵr" Mathrafal Prince Powys [aged 41] was appointed Prince Powys.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In 1191 Owain Fychan ap Madog Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog [aged 39] died. His son Madog succeeded Prince Powys Fadog. Esyllt or Isolda Unknown Princess Powys Fadog by marriage Princess Powys Fadog.
In 1236 Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog [aged 41] succeeded Prince Powys Fadog.
Around 1243 Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog [aged 48] and Emma Audley Princess Powys Fadog [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Princess Powys Fadog. The difference in their ages was 29 years. He the son of Madog Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog and Esyllt or Isolda Unknown Princess Powys Fadog.
On 7th December 1269 Gruffudd Maelor Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog [aged 74] died. His son Madog succeeded Prince Powys Fadog.
In 1289 Gruffydd Fychan Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog died. His son Madog [aged 14] succeeded Prince Powys Fadog.
Owain Fychan ap Madog Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog was appointed Prince Powys Fadog.
Madog ap Gruffydd Fychan "Crypl" Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog and Gwenllian Unknown Princess Powys Fadog were married. She by marriage Princess Powys Fadog. He the son of Gruffydd Fychan Mathrafal Prince Powys Fadog.
In 1195 Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn [aged 18] was appointed Prince Powys Wenwynwyn.
In 1216 Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn [aged 39] died. His son Gruffydd [aged 5] succeeded Prince Powys Wenwynwyn.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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Before 1257 Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn [aged 45] and Hawise Strange Princess Powys Wenwynwyn [aged 14] were married. She by marriage Princess Powys Wenwynwyn. The difference in their ages was 31 years. He the son of Gwenwynwyn ap Owain Mathrafal Prince Powys Wenwynwyn.
Bleddyn ap Cynfyn King Gwynedd King Powys and Haer ferch Cillyn Queen Consort Gwynedd were married. She by marriage Queen Gwynedd, Queen Consort Powys.