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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Paternal Family Tree: Price aka Fountaine
On 7th March 1918 [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 38) and [his mother] Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean were married.
On 7th December 1918 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine was born to [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 39) and [his mother] Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean at Narford Hall.
On 24th March 1946 [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 66) died. His son Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 27) inherited Narford Hall.
On 7th November 1953 Charles Andrew Fountaine was born to [his brother] John Brigg Charles Fountaine (age 30). Probably. Likely since Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 34) appears to have died without issue so Charles Andrew Fountaine.
Before 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 78) and Rosemary Mitcham (age 65) were married.
On 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 78) died of cancer possibly at Swaffham Hospital otherwise at Narford Hall without issue. His brother [his brother] John Brigg Charles Fountaine (age 74) inherited Narford Hall.
After 14th September 1997. Church of St Mary, Narford [Map]. Grave of Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (deceased) and [his former wife] Rosemary Mitcham (age 65).
Rosemary Mitcham: On 3rd October 1931 she was born. Before 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine and she were married. On 25th October 2013 she died.
On 25th October 2013 [his former wife] Rosemary Mitcham (age 82) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Captain William Price
Great x 3 Grandfather: Brigg Price
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clent
Great x 2 Grandfather: Andrew Fountaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Hogge of Lynn Regis
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Hogge
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles George Fountaine of Narford Hall in Norfolk
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Penrice
Great x 2 Grandmother: Hannah Penrice
GrandFather: Algernon Charles Fountaine
Great x 1 Grandmother: Rose Sarah Ravenshaw
Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine
GrandFather: Douglas Maclean of Hawke's Bay in New Zealand
Mother: Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean