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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On 16th September 1581 [his father] Samuel Backhouse (age 26) and [his mother] Elisabeth Borlase were married.
On 17th January 1593 William Backhouse was born to [his father] Samuel Backhouse (age 38) and [his mother] Elisabeth Borlase.
On 24th June 1626 [his father] Samuel Backhouse (age 71) died.
Around 1637 William Backhouse (age 43) and Anne Richards were married.
In 1649 [his brother] John Backhouse died without issue. His younger brother William Backhouse (age 55) inherited his estates including Swallowfield House, Berkshire.
by 1651 William Backhouse (age 57) had become mentor to Elias Ashmole (age 33).
On 30th May 1662 William Backhouse (age 69) died.
On 19th October 1670 [his son-in-law] Henry Hyde 2nd Earl Clarendon and [his daughter] Flower Backhouse Countess Clarendon were married. She being the sole heir of her father William Backhouse brought Swallowfield House, Berkshire to the marriage which Henry had rebuilt. He the son of Edward Hyde 1st Earl Clarendon (age 61) and Frances Aylesbury Countess Clarendon.
[his daughter] Flower Backhouse Countess Clarendon was born to William Backhouse and Anne Richards. She married 19th October 1670 Henry Hyde 2nd Earl Clarendon, son of Edward Hyde 1st Earl Clarendon and Frances Aylesbury Countess Clarendon.
Father: Samuel Backhouse
GrandFather: John Borlase of Little Marlow
Mother: Elisabeth Borlase