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: Pepys
On 26th May 1742 Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet was born to [his father] William Pepys (age 43). He was baptised on 8th June 1742 at St Mary Woolnoth Church.
In September 1743 [his father] William Pepys (age 44) died.
In 1766 George Raymond Evelyn and [his future wife] Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 15) were married. She the daughter of John Leslie 10th Earl Rothes (age 68) and Hannah Cole Countess Rothes.
In 1770 Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 27) was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
On 31st October 1772 Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 30) and Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 22) were married. She the daughter of John Leslie 10th Earl Rothes and Hannah Cole Countess Rothes.
In 1773 [his brother-in-law] John Leslie 11th Earl Rothes (age 28) died without issue. His sister [his wife] Jane (age 22) succeeded 12th Countess Rothes.
On 28th September 1774 [his son] Charles Leslie Pepys 2nd Baronet was born to Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 32) and [his wife] Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 24).
On 1st June 1777 [his daughter] Henrietta Leslie Pepys Countess Devon was born to Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 35) and [his wife] Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 27). She married before 14th April 1807 William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon, son of Bishop Reginald Courtenay and Elizabeth Howard, and had issue.
On 21st September 1783 [his son] Henry Leslie Pepys 3rd Baronet was born to Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 41) and [his wife] Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 33).
On 22nd January 1784 Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 41) was created 1st Baronet Pepys of Brook Street with a special remainder to his brother [his brother] William Weller Pepys 1st Baronet (age 44).
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 5th July 1785 Charles Colyear 2nd Earl Portmore (age 84) died. His son William (age 40) succeeded 3rd Earl Portmore. [his sister-in-law] Mary Leslie Countess Portmore (age 31) by marriage Countess Portmore.
On 21st March 1799 [his sister-in-law] Mary Leslie Countess Portmore (age 45) died.
Before 14th April 1807 [his son-in-law] William Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 29) and [his daughter] Henrietta Leslie Pepys Countess Devon (age 29) were married. She the daughter of Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 64) and [his wife] Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 56). He the son of Bishop Reginald Courtenay and Elizabeth Howard.
On 2nd June 1810 [his wife] Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 60) died. Her son [his step-son] George (age 42) succeeded 13th Earl Rothes.
On 29th June 1813 Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 71) and Deborah Askew (age 49) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. The difference in their ages was 21 years.
On 17th June 1830 Lucas Pepys 1st Baronet (age 88) died at Park Street, Grosvenor Square, Belgravia. His son Charles (age 55) succeeded 2nd Baronet Pepys of Brook Street.
On 21st June 1848 [his former wife] Deborah Askew (age 84) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Pepys of Impington
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Pepys of Cottenham
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Pepys
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Pepys
GrandFather: John Pepys
Father: William Pepys