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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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Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet 1643-1698

Paternal Family Tree: Crispe

On or after 25th January 1642, the date of the License, [his father] Ellis Crispe [aged 23] and [his mother] Anne Strode were married. They were uncle and niece.

In 1643 Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet was born to Ellis Crispe [aged 24] and Anne Strode. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.

On 22nd August 1661 Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 18] matriculated at St John's College, Oxford University.

In August 1663 [his father] Ellis Crispe [aged 44] died.

On 26th February 1666 [his grandfather] Nicholas Crispe 1st Baronet [aged 67] died. He was buried at St Mildred's Church, Bread Street. His grandson Nicholas [aged 23] succeeded 2nd Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.

On 30th April 1674 Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 31] and Judith Adrian Lady Crispe were married. She by marriage Lady Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.

Around 1676 [his son] John Crispe 3rd Baronet was born to Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 33] and [his wife] Judith Adrian Lady Crispe. He married 5th November 1716 Elizabeth Sayer and had issue.

Around 1680 [his son] Charles Crispe 5th Baronet was born to Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 37] and [his wife] Judith Adrian Lady Crispe. He married before 2nd June 1718 his half first cousin once removed Anne Crispe.

In 1683 Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 40] sold the family estates at Hammersmith that had been commissioned by his grandfather Nicholas Crispe 1st Baronet.

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Chronicles of the Reigns of Edward I and II Volume 1 Annals of London and Annals of St Paul's

This volume brings together two important medieval chronicles of the reigns of Edward I and Edward II: the Annals of London (Annales Londonienses) and the Annals of St Paul’s (Annales Paulini). Written close to the events they describe, these chronicles offer a vivid contemporary record of English political, military, ecclesiastical and civic life from the late thirteenth to the early fourteenth century. Their particular strength lies in their London perspective, recording not only the affairs of kings, nobles and bishops, but also parliaments, royal proclamations, civic disputes, elections of mayors and sheriffs, executions, tournaments, religious ceremonies, fires, floods, disturbances and the everyday concerns of the capital. The chronicles cover some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the wars of Edward I, conflict with Scotland, the turbulent reign of Edward II, the rise and fall of Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster, Queen Isabella’s invasion of England, the deposition of Edward II, and the accession of Edward III. The Annales Paulini, associated with St Paul’s Cathedral, is particularly rich in detailed observations of London and its clergy and citizens. An essential primary source for students and readers interested in medieval England, London history, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, the Scottish wars, medieval politics, and ecclesiastical history, this volume provides an unusually immediate view of a kingdom undergoing profound political upheaval.

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In November 1698 Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 55] died. He was buried at St Mildred's Church, Bread Street. His son John [aged 22] succeeded 3rd Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.

Between 8th February 1699, the date of her will, and 2nd May 1700, the date her will was proved, [his former wife] Judith Adrian Lady Crispe died. She was buried with her husband at St Mildred's Church, Bread Street.