The history of the world the second part in six books, being a continuation of famous history of Sir Walter Raleigh, Knight : beginning where he left viz at the end of the Macedonian kingdom, and deduced to these later-times : that is from the year of the world 3806, or 160 years before Christ till the end of the year 1640 after Christ / by Alexander Ross ; wherein the most remarkable passages of those times both ecclesiasticall and civill, in the greatest states, empires, and kingdomes, are represented ; together with a chronologie of those times and an alphabeticall-table by the author.

A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF THE Principal Passages Faln out in the WORLD: FROM THE MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, TILL The last TEN YEARS: Divided into 180 DECADS, containing 1800 YEARS; BY ALEXANDER ROSSE.

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TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFULL S^r JUSTINIAN EISOM, KNIGHT and BARONET.

SIR;

AS Aeneas after seven Years tossing and tumbling up∣on the impetuous Billows of the angry and enraged Sea (Per Syrtes & inhospita saxa) was at last so happy as to cast Anchor in his long-wish'd for Harbour, (Sedes ubi Fata quietas osten∣dunt;) So I having some Years crossed the Ocean of History, (where likewise I have been crossed by Storms and contrary Winds and Tides) at last have sheltered my Weather-beaten Historicall-Ship, under the Lee-shore of a knowing and honourable Patron. I have adventured also to secure this Chronologicall Cock-Boat under the Cliffe of your Protection, being throughly acquainted with your Worth, Ingenuity, and Learning. That Latin-Piece you set me upon, wherein I shew how farr short the Latin Poets are of Virgill, is not as yet come to perfection; in the interim I was desirous, as an

earnest of that, to present you with this Piece; not doubting but ere long I shall be able to give a full account of my Pains in the other; So with a thank∣full recognition of your Favours towards me, I take leave, and will ever be found

(SIR)

Your humble servant, ALEXANDER ROSSE.

A brief CHRONOLOGIE Of the Principall Passages since the end of the MACEDONIAN KINGDOME till these present Times, according to the years of CHRIST, before or after his Birth: Divided into Decads.

IOnathas brother to Iudas is made General of the Jewes. * 1.1

Demetrius encroacheth on his Neighbours, is overcome and slain by A∣lexander the supposed son of Epiphanes. * 1.2

The Dalmatian War, and then the Spanish under Claudus, Lucullus, and Scipio.

Simon succeedeth Ionathas, he takes Gaza, raseth Sion, &c. is slain with his two sons Matta∣thias * 1.3 and Iudas; Iohn escapeth.

Ptolomy Physcon or Evergetes marrieth Cleopatra the mother, kills her son, and then mar∣rieth her daughter.

The third Punic War, and Carthage destroyed.

Iohn Hyrcanus succeeds his father, besiegeth Ptolomy, makes peace with Antiochus Pius, de∣molisheth the Temple on Mount Garizim, reneweth the League with the Romans, be∣siegeth * 1.4 and takes Samaria.

The Servil war in Sicily. Numantia destroyed.

Demetrius freed from the Parthian captivity, to him succeeds his son Antiochus Gryphus. * 1.5 Fabius recovereth Lusitania, and cuts off the right hands of all the Rebels. Pompey is beaten by the Numantines.

Antiochus Cyzicenus brother to Grypus, makes war against him. * 1.6

Ptolomy Lathurus or Lamyrus reigns four years with his Mother, by whom he is expelled.

The Romans make war against the Thracians, and Dalmatians, and Mithridates King of Pontus and Iugurtha.

Aristobulus the first King of Iudaea since Zedechias. * 1.7

Ptolomy Lathurus kills his Mother, and assumes again the Government.

The Romans make war against the Cymbrians.

Alexander Iamnaeus son of Hircanus, brother to Aristobulus, obtains divers Victories against * 1.8 his enemies.

Ptolomy Alexander, Cleopatra's other son, is forced by her to marry Selene, taken from Pto∣lomy Lathurus by Cleopatra.

At Rome, Metellus is banished and revoked. Marius raiseth sedition at home, and stirs up Mithridates abroad. Rutilius condemned for extortion in Asia. Livius Drusus slain for raising sedition. The Marsi and others in Italy make war against the Romans.

Hanna the Prophetesse becometh a widow; the Pharisees overcome Alexander; he cruci∣fieth the authors of the Rebellion, and kills their wives and children; he falls sick of a * 1.9 Quartan Ague, which held him three years till his death.

Tigranes King of Armenia is invited by the Syrians, over whom he reigneth 18. years in peace.

Aretas King of Arabia obtaineth Damascus, by killing Antiochus Dionysius the fifth brother of Seleucus.

Latharus returns to his Kingdome of Aegypt.

Pompey, father, to Pompey the Great, defeateth the Piceni, with others. Scylla overcommeth the Samnites. Sulpitius slain by Scylla, Cato by the Marsi, Octavius and Merula by Cinna. Scylla hath diver•…•… Victories. Rome besieged by Marius, Carbo, Cinna and Sertorius. Pompey kil∣led with thunder, Cinna stoned, Marius slain.

Alexandra Sabonne, wife of Iamnaeus, great with the Pharisees.

Ptolomy Anletes, so called from his delight in Musical Instruments, King of Aegypt, he was * 1.10 father to Cleopatra the wife of M. Antony, he dieth about this time.

Antiochus Cizicerus •…•…urks in Cilicia till Tigranes was defeated by Lucullus, who again re∣stores him to his Kingdome of Syria.

At Rome, Scylla tyrannizeth, then dieth. Lepidus defeated. Sertorius rebels in Spain, who beats Pompey and Metellus, Mithridates overcome by Lucullus, the Dardani by Scribonius, Cassius by Spartacus, who is at last defeated and slain by Crassus: Nicomedes of Bithynia makes Rome his heir; It's made a Province.

Aristobulus possesseth two and twenty Castles, overcomes Hircanus, and deposeth him. An∣tipater, Herods father, attempts the restoring of Hircanus. Aretas the Arabian besiegeth * 1.11 Aristobulus in Ierusalem, the siege raised by Pompey, who takes Ierusalem; he heareth at Damascus the difference between the two brothers, and giveth the Priesthood to Hirca∣nus, but not the Kingdome, and carrieth Aristobulus with his two sons to Rome, Alexan∣der the younger escapeth.

Syria with Cilicia is made a Province by Pompey; Tigranes submits to him, who deposeth Antiochus for not keeping his Kingdome when he had it.

At Rome the Capitol is rebuilt. Metellus ends the three years war in Crete, called therefore Creticus. Pompey ends the Pyratical war, and hath divers victories. Catelines Conspi∣racy defeated. Clodius defloureth Pompeia. Pompey triumpheth. Helvetians attempt Gaule.

Alexander the Jew submits to Gabinus, then rebels, and is defeated. Crassus robs the Tem∣ple * 1.12 of Ierusalem.

In Syria, Gabinius is President; he brings seventeen millions to Rome, is banished, and Crassus sent in his place, who was slain by the Parthians, and melted gold put in his mouth. The Parthians expelled out of Syria by Cassius.

In Aegypt, Ptolomy is deposed by his Subjects, is restored by Pompey; his daughter whom the Aegyptians made their Queen, strangleth her husband, and marrieth one Archelaus; both are killed by Gabinius, when Ptolomy was restored; To him succeeds Ptolomy Dio∣nysius, with his sister and wife Cleopatra.

At Rome, Crassus, Pompey, and Caesar make a league; Caesar subdues the Galliceans, hath Il∣lyria and Gaule assigned him for five years, makes war with the Gauls nine years, defea∣teth Ariovistus, makes an attempt upon Brittain, envied by Pompey, he had many victo∣ries, he retains his Army for his own defence. Cicero banished and restored.

Aristobulus released by Caesar, and slain by the Pompeians, his son Alexander beheaded by Scipio at Antioch. Antipater made Governour of Iudaea, who makes Phaselus his eldest son * 1.13 Governor of Ierusalem, and Herod of Galilee, who was in danger for executing Ezechias the thief, but acquitted by Hyrcanus. The Jews made Citizens of Rome. Antipater poy∣soned by Malichus, and is killed by Herod, whom Cassius makes Governour of Cael•…•…-Sy∣ria. Antigonus son of Aristobulus invades Galilee, whom Herod expelleth, who with Pha∣selus are made Tetrarchs of Iudaea by Antony. A•…•…tigonus takes Ierusalem by meanes of

Pacorus the Pa•…•…thian, and lends Hircanus and Phaselus bound to Galilee. Phaselus dasheth out his own brains. Herod escaped into Aegypt.

In Aegypt, Ptolomy banisheth Cleopatra, who takes Caesar for her Protector. Ptolomies Tutors kill Pompey. Ptolomy defeated by Caesar, and is drowned. Alexandria and the Library burnt by Caesar, who setleth Cleopatra; she poysoneth her brother, and kills her sister Arsinoe; she dissolves a Pearl in Vinegar; Antony doats on her.

At Rome, the civil war between Caesar and Pompey lasted four years; Pompey defeated in Pharsalia, and flyeth into Aegypt; Caesar hath divers Victories, and is made Dictator; Pompey's son stirred up by Cato and others to renew the war; Scipio slain; Cato kills himself; Caesar subdues Africk, makes Numidia a Province, defeats Pompey's son in Spain, and kills him, reformes the Kalendar, and is slain with 23 wounds.

Herod made King of Iudaea, gets many Victories, takes Ioppe, recovers Galilee, overthrows Antigonus, marries Mariamne the Neece of Hircanus, takes Ierusalem, and beheads Antigo∣nus, * 1.14 so ends the Asmonaean Race; Aristobulus drowned by Herod; he overcomes the Arabians, and puts Hircanus to death, and is at Rhodes confirmed King.

Syria is regained by Ventidius from Pacorus the Parthian.

At Rome, Octavius and Antony are reconciled; Sext. Pompeius seizeth on the Corn going for Rome, with whom Octavius hath war; at last Pompey flyeth into Parthia, and is kil∣led. Lepidus resigns his Triumvirate. Antony hath bad successe in Parthia; The Dalma∣tian and Panonian war; Africk, Iudaea, and Spain subdued; Mauritania made a Pro∣vince; divers other places subdued; Octavius and Antony at variance about Cleopatra; the battel at Actium; Antony is defeated, and kils himself.

In Iudaea, Mariamne executed, with Alexandra, and others of Antigonus his Faction by He∣rod; His buildings at Ierusalem, at Samaria, which he called Sebaste, and Caesaria, called * 1.15 Stratons Tower.

In Aegypt, Cleopatra kills her self; Aegypt is made a Province.

At Rome, the Temple of Ianus is shut; Octavius triumpheth, and is called Augustus. Gallus President of Aegypt is banished, and kills himself; Spain subdued; the Pantheon built; Tyber breaks in upon Rome.

In Iudaea, Herod builds a Temple of white Marble to Augustus, reedifieth the Temple of Ie∣rusalem, * 1.16 and builds the Tower Antonia, he brings back his two sons from Rome. Agrippa entertained by Herod at Ierusalem; he accuseth his two sons Aristob. and Alexander by Mariamne.

At Rome, Augustus confines the Senate to a lesse number; Agrippa recovereth the Roman Ensigns taken by Mithridates, and regains the Colours which were lost by Crassus and Antony. Augustus adopteth Agrippa's sons by his daughter. Agrippa overcommeth the Spanish slaves, and the Bosphori, but refuseth a Triumph. Tiberius subdueth the Panonii, and is made Colleague to Augustus. Drusus overcommeth the Frisians.

In Iudaea, Herod is reconciled to Augustus, he accuseth his sons, and they are executed. An∣tipater conspireth against his father, and is put to death; A Tax is imposed on the Jews * 1.17 by Cyrenius. Iohn the Baptist is born, and six moneths after our Saviour Jesus Christ:

Herod commands the children of Bethleem to be murthered, he dieth shortly after; Arche∣laus succeeds: Antipater Tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip of Trachonitis: At the Passeover 3000. J•…•…ws slain.

At Rome, Claudius the son of Drusus is born, Drusus is killed with a fall from his horse: Tiberius triumpheth, and hath the Tribunes power for five years, to keep under Caius and Lucius, Augustus his Nephews: A general Tax over the Roman world; the Temple of Ianus shut the third time. Varus President of Syria pillageth the countrey. Caius Caesar parteth Herods lands among his children. Lollius being accused of Treason, slew himself. Augustus forbids any man to call him Lord.

Christ is born in Bethleem. Archelaus confirmed by Augustus. Christ flyeth into Aegypt. Arche∣laus marrieth incestuously with his brother Alexanders widow; is accused to the Senate * 1.18 for his cruelty, for which he is banished to Vienna; And Iudaea annexed to the Province of Syria.

At Rome, Augustus adopteth Tiberius. Armenia is left by the Parthian to the Romans. Ario∣barzanes governour of Armenia. Cinna conspireth against Augustus, is pardoned and made Consul. Agrippa Nephew to Augustus banished for his insolencies; and Iulia, Au∣gustus his daughter for adultery. Germanicus makes war in Dalmatia. Ovid banished. Vespasian born. Magicians and Astrologers expelled Rome, the Panonians sue for peace.

In Iudaea, the Samaritans prophane the Temple; Christ disputeth there: Iudas Gaulonites * 1.19 raiseth a sedition. Caesarea Philippi built by Philip the Tetrarch, in honour of Augustus. The Jews are expelled Rome and Italy, and employed against the Samarit•…•…ns. In Syria Varus is governour; he being defeated by Arminius, kils himself in Germany.

The Romans under Tiberius break league with the Goths, who therefore waste Maesia. Augustus dieth at Nola; Tiberius succeeds, who puts Agrippa to death, and famisheth Iulia. Tyber overfloweth. Germanicus hath divers victories, and triumpheth over the Catti, &c. not long after he is poysoned by Piso, who being accused of this murther kils himself. Zeno king of Armenia makes peace with Parthia.

In Iudaea, Pilate is president, who upon the Jews threats, removes his standards with the sta∣tue of Tiberius, out of the Temple into Caesarea: He takes also the Corban or Treasure * 1.20 out of the Temple, and with it pays for the publique water-works. Herod Antipas builds Tyberias, divorceth his wife Areta, and marrieth Herodias his brother Philips wife, and then beheadeth the Baptist; for which he is defeated by the Arabians: Christ is Bap∣tized.

At Rome, the Players are expelled the City: Pompey's Theatre repaired by Tyberius, and the statue of Sejanus erected in it. Livia poysoneth her husband Drusus, and lyeth with Sejanus, who destroys the friends of Germanicus. Taefarinas killed by Dolobella. Sejanus put to death, his son strangled, his daughter defloured, then murthred. Ti∣beri•…•…s goeth into Campania, then to Capreae, upon the burning of Mount Caelius. Agrip∣pina bears Nero to Domitius. At Fidenae the Amphitheater kils with its fall 50000. people. Tiberius his hatred against the family of Germanicus. In this ten years space the French, Thracians, and Fristans rebell.

In Iudaea Christ suffereth, after him St. Stephen; and St. Iames is Bishop of Ierusalem: the Disciples are persecuted; St. Paul, the Eunuch, and Samaria converted. Paul preacheth * 1.21 in Arabia, Iames in Spain. Peter healeth Aenaeas, and raiseth Tabitha. Cornelius converted; Paul and Barnabas expelled Antioch by the Jews. Pilate writes to Tiberius about Christs Miracles. Herod Agrippa imprisoned at Rome for wishing Tiberius dead; he is released by Caligula, and made King of Iudaea, and gives him a golden Chain which he hanged up in the Temple. Philip dyeth, his Tetrarchy annexed to Syria. Herod banished by Caligula to Lions, whom Herodias follows, his Tetrarchy is given to Agrippa. Caiphas the High-Priest kills himself.

At Rome, Nero son of Germanicus is starved by Tiberius, so was Agrippina wife to Germani∣cus. Tiberius rageth and tyrannizeth over the people and Nobility; he hath wa•…•…, then makes peace with Artabanus King of Parthia. Caligula succeeds, he spends a hundred millions in three years, abuseth his three sisters, wished the Romans had but one neck, makes himself a God, executeth many innocent people in sport, pillageth France and Spain, employes his Army to gather Cockle-shells on the Brittish shore: he had two books called the Sword and Dagger, in which he writes the names of those he meant to murther. Nero the Emperour, and Titus Vespasian are born.

In Iudaea, Petronius is commanded by Caligula to set up his statue in the Temple. Agrippa having obtained Ierusalem and Samaria of Claudius without tribute, was struck with * 1.22 vermin and died. Iudaea again is made a Province. Theudas for an insurrection is be∣headed. Paul and Barnabas stay two years at Iconium. St. Matthew writes his Gospel. The name Christians begins at Antioch; St. Iames is beheaded; St. Peter delivered out of prison miraculously; St. Mark is Bishop of Alexandria; Paul stoned at Lystra; the Apostles Synod at Ierusalem; Barnabas and Mark saile to Cyprus; Paul and Sylas passe through Syria; Timothy is circumcised; Many Jews smothered between the Temple-Gates upon a sedition.

At Rome, Caligula is slain. Claudius succeeds; his wife Messalina insatiable in lust: He makes war with the Britains, from which he cals his son Britanicus: He depriveth the Rhodians of their priviledges, for killing some Romans. Vespatian goeth into Britain; he renews the secular Playes. Messalina and her Paramour Silius are both slain. Claudius marrieth Agrippina his brother Germanicus daughter, who by her per∣swasions adopts her son Nero, and recals Seneca, whom he makes his Tutor. Vespatian takes the Isle of Wight; and Claudius, Orkney: the Britains and Picts yeeld to the Ro∣mans. Asinius Pollio is banished; and Valerius the Consul kils himself.

In Iudaea, Cumanus the Governour maintaineth a faction between the J•…•…ws and Samari∣tans, * 1.23 which was the destruction of many; wherefore he is banished, and Foelix set in his place; who marrieth Drusilla, Agrippa's sister, and puts Ionathan the High-priest to death, and tyrannizeth over the Jews. To Foelix succeeds Portius Festus. Lydia, and Den∣nis the Areopagite. Iustus and Crispus are converted. Paul writes his two Epistles to the Thessalonians, his first Epistle to Timothy, his two Epistles to the Corinthians, to Titus, to the Romans, and his other epistles. St. Luke writes his Gospel. Philip is crucified at Hierapolis. Paul fighteth with beasts at Ephesus, raiseth Eutichus, is imprisoned at Caesarea; appeals to Caesar: his ship-wrack and imprisonment.

At Rome is a great famine. Nero marrieth Octavia, daughter to Claudius, who by Agrip∣pina his wife is poysoned. Caractacus General of the Britains brought to Rome. Nero succeeds to Claudius, a good Emperour for the first five years: he poysoneth Britani∣cus, fearing that Agrippina would make him Emperour: He builds an Amphitheatre in Campo martis. Ianus Temple shut the fifth time. Artaxata the chief City of Arme∣nia taken by Corbalo. Poppaea Sabina becomes Nero's Concubine: he commits incest with his mother, then murthers her; he institutes the Quinquennal games, called Neronia: a thunder-bolt struck the Cup out of his hand: he committed many works of darknes in the night.

In Iudaea, the Jews and Agrippa differ, about a Prospect which he erected on his house. * 1.24 Annanias High-Priest, and son of Annas, is deposed for stoning of St. Iames. Iesus A∣nanus foretels Ierusalems destruction. Agrippa beautifieth Caesarea Philippi, and cals it Nero∣niades. The building of the Temple is finished: strange Prodigies and Apparitions were seen at Ierusalem. Florus for his cruelty is slain by the Jews, and six thousand Ro∣mans. Agrippa stoned out of the City. Vespasian is sent thither, who takes divers places. Titus is left to end the war. Three factions in Ierusalem, with a horrible famine, in which a woman eat her childe; at last it is taken by Titus.

In Rome, Nero kils his wife Octavia, and marrieth his Whore Poppaea: by Suetonius he over∣comes the Brittans, and expels Vologesus the Parthian king out of Armenia: in a wo∣mans habit he marrieth Pythagoras; he sets Rome on fire, and sings Homers Iliades. Upon the discovering of a plot, he kils Seneca, Lucan, and many more: he kicks Poppoea great with childe, and kils her. He crowns Tiridates king of Armenia, at Rome. He goeth into Greece with his Fidlers, marrieth Sporus an Eunuch; attempts to cut the Isthmus in Peloponnesus: is proclaimed an enemy to the State, and murthers himself. Galba suc∣ceeds, who is slain by Otho; he kils himself being defeated by Vitellius, who also after nine moneths is killed.

The Church begins to b•…•… persecuted generally under Nero. St Mark having written his Gospel from St. Lukes mouth, is slain at Alexandria: St. Luke writes the Acts; St. Paul returns into Italy, and writes his second Epistle to Timothy. Ioseph of Aramathaea converts the Britains: the Christians are secretly warned out of Ierusalem. St. Iohns

Gospel written at Ephesus; Peter and Paul suffer at Rome. Menander the Heretick, father of the Gnosticks, makes himself the Saviour of man. The Nazarens observe the Law with the Gospel.

In Iudaea, Titus commands the two Drachmes usually offered to the Temple, to be payed * 1.25 to the Capitol; the ornaments and wealth of the Temple brought to Rome, and laid up in the Temple of Peace. Many miseries befall the Jews. The Temple of Onias at He∣liopolis is shut up by Vespasians command.

At Rome, Vespasian is Emperour, who with Titus triumphs over the Jews. The Batavi∣ans are brought to obedience: He expels the Philosophers out of Rome for some abu∣ses: He dedicates the Temple of Peace; and the Temple of Ianus shut the sixth time. Ichaia, Greece, and divers other places made Provinces; The Sarmatians invade Maesia; He sets the Image of the Sun upon Nero's statue, instead of Nero's head: The Alani waste Media and Armenia; Two Senators plot Vespasians death; he dieth of a Flux; Titus suc∣ceeded for two years; he built an Amphitheater, at the dedication of which 5000. beasts slain.

In the Church Linus succeeds St. Peter; the Nazarens held there was but one soule in substance of man, beast, and plant.

At Rome, the Capitol is fired from heaven, which is consumed with many fair buildings. * 1.26 Titus dyeth, the delight of mankind; whom Domitian succeeds, the Fly-catcher, and an excellent Archer; he repudiates his wife, and marrieth his brothers widow Iulia; he makes Lawes against Adultery, and Gelding; he kills his cousin Flavius Sabinus, and causeth more Corn to be sowed, and lesse Vines planted; The Capitol is rebuilt. A∣gricola having subdued the Brittains, passeth over to Ireland, then is made Governour of Syria. Philosophers and Mathematicians expelled Rome. Nerva banished, and recalled. Playes appointed every fourth year to Iupiter. Capitolinus his tyranny over the Sena∣tors; he assumes divine titles. Agricola subdueth Fife in Scotland.

In the Church, to Linus, who was martyred, succeeded Cletus, or Anacletus. St. Andrew crucified in Achaio. The Nicholaitan Hereticks held promiscuous Marriages, and the creation of all earthly things by Angels: The Ebionites called also Sampsei and Elcesaitae denyed Christs Divinity, and rejected St. Pauls Epistles, and all the Gospels except St. Matthews: Corinthus denyes Maries Virginity, makes Iesus and Christ two different per∣sons, held Circumcision, and are the first Millenaries; St. Iohn would not stay with him in the Bath.

At Rome, Domitian triumpheth over the Dacians and Germans; he unjustly buried alive * 1.27 Cornelia, the chief Vestal virgin. The Romans lose divers Armies. Decebalus the Gothish King, deludeth the Romans by putting Armour on the stumps of Trees; he murth•…•…∣reth divers, and puts all the Line of David to death; he intended to kill his wife, with many others, who conspire and murther him. Cocceius Nerva succeeded, who ruled well, and repealed all Domitians Acts; he died after one year and four moneths; Tra∣janus whom he adopted, succeeded for 19. years, a just Emperour, whose Tutor was Plutarch.

The Church is persecuted the second time by Domitian. Iohn having escaped the scal∣ding Oyle, is banished into Pathmos, where he writes his Revelation. St. Dennis is beheaded at Paris; Timothy stoned at Ephesus. Protasius and Garvasius suffer at Millan; Flav. Clemens the Consul slain for Christianity; his wife Domicilla is banished into Pontus; Clemens Pope ten years.

At Rome, Trajan refuseth Consulship; The Dacian wars lasted five years; He defeats Dece∣balus, * 1.28 and renews the Sword-playing; he builds a Bridge over Danubius, and over∣throws Decebalus, who for grief kills himself at Zarmis or Alba Iulia; his treasure is found hid in the River; the Bridge is broken down, and Colonies planted in Tran∣silvania;

he erects a Library and Columne at Rome, he hath divers Victories in the East; Nero's golden house burnt; he builds a Fleet in the Red Sea; he is stiled Optimus.

In the Church, a third persecution is raised by Trajan. Iohn dieth at Ephesus, whose successor was Onesimus. Simeon Bishop of Ierusalem is crucified. Ignatius Bishop of Antioch is sent bound to Rome, where he is torn by the Lions. Onesimus, St. Pauls Disciple, is stoned. Clemens bound to an anchor, and cast into the sea. Anacletus succeeded for 10 years.

At Rome, the Pantheon is burnt by lightning. Trajan in the East beats the Kings of Ar∣menia * 1.29 and Parthia. Armenia, Mesopotamia, and Assyria made Provinces. Trajan's Column finished: He takes Nisibis, Edesse, and burns Seleucia: He is endangered by the Earth∣quake at Antioch: He makes the Haven at Ancona navigable: He dieth at Seleucia; his bones are buried under his Column. Adrian succeeded for 20 yeares; he kills Palma and other brave men; he subdueth the Sauromatae; he gives Armenia and Mesopotomia to Cosroes. The Britains, Scots, and Picts rebell.

In the Church, the persecution ceaseth, upon Pliny's letters in behalf of the Christians to Trajan. Papias S. Iohns disciple Bishop of Hierapolis, maintaineth the Millinaries Sect. Quadratus Bishop of Athens, who lived in the time of Christ, died about the time of Hadrian. Anacletus martyred.

At Rome, Adrian forbid men and women to use one Bath: he builds Adrianopolis in Thrace, * 1.30 sends Antoninus Proconsul into Asia, and visits all the Roman provinces: He plants Colonies in Cyrene and Lybia; He honours Platina, Trajans widow, with a Temple, for by her he got the Empire: He makes a wall in Britain, to keep out the Scots: He di∣sputes at Athens with the Philosophers: He setleth the Provinces in Africk, and erect∣eth a Library at Athens, and a monument to his dead Horse.

In the Church, Evaristus a Greek is Pope 9 years, and then is martyred. In Asia, the Christians are persecuted by Antoninus. Alexander the first is Pope 10 years; he brought in Holy-water. Divers Apologies written in the Christians behalf, which made A∣drian stay the persecution, and was minded to build them a Church, but was hindred by their enemies.

At Rome, Adrian makes his own Tombe, called Moles Adriani: He builds a City to his * 1.31 favourite Antonius, who was drowned in Egypt; he rebuilds Ierusalem, and calls it Aelia. The Jews rebell, because he built a Temple to Iupiter there where Solomons Tem∣ple stood; Iulius Severus is sent against them. Adrian dieth, to whom succeeded Antoninus Pius 22 years, who adopted M. Annius Verus, and calls him Aurelius. The Northern Britains rebell, and are subdued by Lollius.

In Iudaea, the Jewes are forbid to dwell in Ierusalem. They rebell, and are defeated with their Captain Cochebas, by Severus, who destroyes their Castles and Towns, and wastes all their Country; their Captives are sent into Spain, where they continued 1500 years, till Ferdinand and Emanuel expelled them.

In the Church, Pope Alexander is martyred. Sixtus the first succeeds Pope 10 years; be instituted Altars. Iustin, of a Samaritan becomes a Christian: Aquila Ponticus, of a Christian became a Jew; he translated the Bible into Greek, and was cast out of the Church for studying Astrologie. Saturninus the Heretique held Christs body phan∣tastical, that Marriage was the doctrine of Devils, that the Jewes and Christians had two different gods, &c. Basilides the Heretique held, that Christ suffered not, but Simon of Cyrene; that Faith was natural, and divers other wild opinions.

At Rome, Antoninus repaireth the decayed Bridge, and forbids the reading of Sybilla's books: * 1.32 He reforms divers abuses; subdues the Moors, Daci, and Alani: He is bountiful to Rhodes and other places shaken with earthquakes.

In the Church, Sixtus is martyred. Telesphorus succeeded 11 years: He appointed Lent-Fast,

and the Hymn [Gloria in excelsis] Mark, the first uncircumcised Bishop of Ierusa∣lem; the debate about the observation of Easter began: Carpocras the Heretick makes Christ a meer man, holds transanimation, denyes the Resurrection, and affirms that Satan made the world; his disciples were called Gnosticks. Cerdon, another Here∣tick, held two Gods, denyed Christs humanity, and the Resurrection, and the Law: Heraclion held the same opinions, and after him Valentinian. Marcus, father of the Marcionites, held the same, and had a peculiar form of Baptism.

At Rome, Antoninus causeth persecution to cease, upon the inundation of Tibris, fires, and * 1.33 Earthquakes; he makes men as well as women subject to the Law of Adultery.

In the Church, Polycarpus Bishop of Smyrna converts many at Rome from Heresies, and then is martyred: Iustin writes his first Apologie: Churches are consecrated, and Witnesses ordained in Baptism by Pope Higinus, who succeeded Telesphorus the Mar∣tyr; he sate four years, and the first that stiled himself Pope: Pius succeeds 9 years; he appointed Nuns, and that Easter should be kept on Sunday; and Fonts in Churches.

At Rome, M. Aurelius Antoninus Philosophus reigned 19 years; his brother Luc. Aur. Verus is made Colleague, who marcheth against the Parthian, but dallies at Antioch, but his * 1.34 Army fight successefully, and takes Seleucia, with 40000. Captives: The Catti are expel∣led out of Rhetia: Antoninus makes good Lawes; his son Commodus made Caesar; Per∣tinax defeats the Germans, who had invaded Italy: The Marconian war is begun. Lucius returning home, dyeth by the way of an Apoplexie: The Britains rebell, and are sup∣pressed by Agricola, who repaireth Adrians wall broken down by the Scots and Picts, who had invaded Westmorland.

In the Church is raised a fourth Persecution, in which Iustin having written his second Apologie, is beheaded at Rome. Polycarpus differs from Anicetus (who was now Pope 8 years) about the time of Easter; but it was agreed, that each Countrey should use their own custome. Marcion a Bishops son, of a Christian became a Cerdonian: Po∣lycarpus is martyred at Smyrna: Photinus Bishop of Lions suffers with many others: Hegesippus of a Jew becomes a Christian, and writes the Church-story: Melito Bishop of Sardis is also martyred. Pope Anicete ordaines shaving of Priests, and consecrating of Bishops.

The Gnosticks about this time lived; they held two Gods, two souls in each faithfull man, Jesus and Christ to be different, that Christ remained 18 mon•…•…ths on earth after his Resurrection, and that the world was made by Angels: Tatian held that Adam was damned, Marriage was fornication, Flesh and Wine not be eat and drunk; he held many Gods, and denyed Christ to be of David; of him came the Eucratites: Marcion denyed Christs Divinity, transanimation he held, and rebaptisation as often as marcion fell; he rejected Marriage, the Old Testament, and eating of flesh, he also held all warrs unlawful.

At Rome, the Emperour pawnes his Plate and Jewels, to ease the people of Taxes, which * 1.35 afterward he redeemed. Cassius in Armenia calls himself Emperour, and is slain by his Souldiers: The Romans defeat the Marconians, by the Christians prayers: Commodus is made his fathers Colleague, they defeat the Scythians: Antoninus dieth in Panonia: Commodus reigned 12 years, he kept 300 Concubines, and 300 boyes; he killed his sister Lucilia, and ravished the rest: before he subdued the Germans, he triumphed over them. In Britain, Lucius is the first Christian King; he erected three Arch-bishops, and built St. Peters in Cornhill Lond. which was the Cathedrall till Pauls

In the Church Pope Anicetus is martyred; his successor Soler sate four years; he or∣dained the Fathers consent, and Priests Benediction in Marriage; to him succee∣ded * 1.36 Eleutherius 15 years; he sends Damianus into Britain to baptize King Lucius and his people. The Ophit Hereticks worshipped the Serpent, holding Christ to be that Serpent which deceived Eve; they denyed the Resurrection, and Christs humanity.

The Caini held divers of the former opinions; so did the Scethitae, but that these made Seth the Saviour of the world, the others Cain, Ejau, and Iudas. The Adamites were naked in their Assemblies, had women in common in the dark, and denyed Prayer. Montan•…•…s affirmed himself to be the Holy Ghost, denyed the Trinity, allowed Incest, and baked the bread of the Sacrament with mans blood; his chief disciple was Noetus; Lucian and Apello were Marcions.

At Rome, Commodus gives himself to pleasure, and leaves the Government to Perennius, who * 1.37 murthered many Senators, at last he and his son are put to death for treason, and Cle∣ander put in his room, who makes sale of all places and offices. The Daci are subdued by Albinus and Niger: 2000 die daily at Rome of the Plague; the Ca•…•…itol and Library are burned by Lightning. The Britains after the death of Lucius have civil Wars, and re∣bell, but are subdued again by Marcellus: Pertinax being sent hither, was almost killed by the Souldiers, and is sent away again. The Scots and Picts again break Adrians Wall.

In the Church Theodosian makes the third Translation of the Bible; he was a Marcio∣nite, then a Jew. Pantaenus, whose scholler was Clem. Alexandrinus, sets up the first Chri∣stian Schoole at Alexandria: Apollonius the Senator is martyred: The Jews Thalmud is now made: The Pepuzian Hereticks, so called from Pepuza a Phrygian Town, were Montanists; they held Pepuza to be the heavenly Ierusalem mentioned in Scripture: The Apostolici held all things in common, condemned Marriage, thinking the Apo∣stles did so; made Apocryphal Books their Gospel, and refused to admit those into the Church who fell after Baptism: Artolyritae made up their Sacrament of bread and cheese. Originiani and Turpes, so called from their filthy lives, forbidding Marriage, and extolling Fornication.

At Rome, Commodus removes the head from the Colossus, and puts his own head on it; * 1.38 He acteth Hercules in a Play, and is at last strangled by Martia his Concubine, and Laetus. The Temples of Vesta, Peace, and others are burned. Pertinax reigned not full three moneths, being slain by the Souldiers, and Did. Iulianus not much above two moneths, being also killed by them; then Niger in Syria, Albinus in Britain, Severus in Panonia, (who reigned 17 years) are made Emperours: Severus defeats Niger, and besiegeth By∣zantium three years; he hath many Victories in the East, and makes Caracalla his son, Caesar; he takes Bizantium, kills Albinus, and sends his head to Rome, where he put 29 Senators to death; he makes Geta his other son, Caesar, and makes Caracalla his Col∣league. The Britains help Albinus against Severus, whom he defeats: Virius Lupus sent to Britain.

In the Church, Tertullian being vexed by the Roman Clergy, turns Montanist. Severus the Heretick followed Marcions opinions. Theodosius denied Christs Divinity, and took upon him to alter the Gospel. Quarto-decimani kept Easter on the 14. day of the Moon, and then fasted, they were Antilapsarians. Alogi rejected the Gospel and Apocalypse, saying they were written by Cerinthus; they denied Christ to be the Word, or God. Victor Pope 9 years.

At Rome, Severus undertakes an Expedition into the East, and makes League with the King * 1.39 of Armenia; he wasteth Arabia, and mastereth King Abgarus, and hath divers other Victories; he repaireth the Pantheon: Plautianus the Favourite is killed by Caracalla's treacheRy, whose daughter Plautilla his own wife, with her sister, he banisheth: Cara∣calla striving with his brother, breaks his own thigh. Severus with his sons go into Britain, where at York he resides, and makes a wall 132 miles long, then dieth: About this time Scotland receiveth the Faith. Many of the Caledonians massacred for rebelling against the Romans.

In the Church the 5. Persecutionis raised by Severus. Leonidas, Origens father, suffered at Alexandria, so did Philip Governour of Aegypt. Irenaeus Bishop of Lyons, with others, are martyred. Narcissus Bishop of Ierusalem flyeth into the wildernesse: Speratus martyred at Carthage. Symmachus translates the Bible. Zeplirinus is Pope 18 years; he ordained the Eucharist to be received once a year. Hermiani and Seleuciani held the Chaos eternal with God, Angels Creators of mens souls, that Christ left his flesh in the Sun, they denied Baptism and the Resurrection. Praxeas, father of the Patris∣passiani, held that God the Father onely suffered. Melchisedeciani made Melchisedec greater then Christ, whose Divinity they denied.

At Rome, Caracalla reigned six years; Geta ruled one year with him, whom he killed in * 1.40 his Mothers armes, and multitudes of his party; he married with Iulia his mother-in-law; he overcomes the Germans, he marcheth into Asia; he murthers the Alexandrian youth, for calling him Oedipus, and his wife Iocasta; burns Aristotles books; treache∣rously murthers the Parthians; is slain by Avitus, Caracalla's Bastard, who succeeds, and is called Heliogabalus, a most luxurious and cruel Prince. The Britains rebel.

In the Church, Calixtus is Pope six years; he instituted the four Embers or Fasts before Ordination, and Church-yards: The fifth Edition of the Bible, called Vulgata, found at Iericho. A Councel in Africa about Repabtisation. The Elcesai Hereticks held two Christs, denyed Maries Virginity, deified the Water, rejected Scripture; Angelici ado∣red Angels.

Heliogabalus brings his God, the Sun, to Rome, and builds a Temple for him. Bassianus his * 1.41 cousin made Caesar; Heliogabalus is slain with his Mother, and his body dragged and flung into the Tibris; Alexander Severus succeeded thirteen years, a good Prince, he had Christs Picture in his Closet; Ulpian his chief Lawyer and Counsellor is slain by the Souldiers. Armenia invaded by the Persians.

In the Church a persecution is raised by Ulpian. Calixtus martyred. Pope Urban suc∣ceeded seven years. Christians begin to build Churches. The sixth Edition of the Bible.

Alexander the Emperour goeth against Artaxerxes the Persian, and returns to Antioch with losse; he was severe against corrupt Judges, Harlots, Theeves, and false Notaries; he * 1.42 erects an Hospital for children, triumpheth over the Persians; France invaded by the Germans: He is slain with his Mother Mammaea. Maximinus a tall Goth succeeded two years, a great Trencher-man; he had been a Mulettor; Gordian is set up against him, who hanged himself upon the death of his son: The Senate choose two Emperours, P•…•…lbinus and Pupienus, whom the Souldiers slew: Maximinus is slain before Aquileia, and his carkass flung to the dogs; Gordianus succeeded five years.

In the Church, Urban being martyred, Pontianus succeeded Pope four years, who being banished, dyed miserably in Sardinia: Anterus succeeded one moneth, who being mar∣tyred, had Fabian for his successor 14 years. Cecilia the Virgin and others are martyred. Origen instructeth Mammaea in the faith, and finisheth his Octopla. The sixth Persecu∣tion is raised, and ends with Maximinus his death.

At Rome, Gordian openeth the Temple of Ianus, and defeats the Persian; he is slain by Phi∣lip the Arabian, who succeeded 5 years; he makes peace with the Persian. In the secu∣cular * 1.43 Playes, Pompey's Theater and many houses burnt, Philopopolis in Thrace is built by him.

In th•…•… Church, Pope Fabian admits Philip the Emperour upon his repentance: Laurence 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Deacon is broyled on a Grid yron. A Councel is held in Arabia against the He∣reticks which held the souls Mortality, of which opinion was Beryllus Bishop of Bostra, whom Origen reclaimed.

At Rome, Philip leaves his son, and goeth against Decius, whom the Souldiers in Illyria chose Emperour: Philip with his son are slain: Decius succeeded one year, who being * 1.44 slain by the Goths, Gallus succeeds two years, who became a tributary Prince to the Goths, the Empire is wasted by the Goths and Persians. Gallus and his son are slain by Aemilianus, and •…•…e by Valerian, who reigneth 7 years; The Goths waste the Eastern parts; so doth Sapores the Persian, who made Valerian his foot-stool, and flaid him alive.

In the Church, Fab. Pope is martyred. Novatianus makes a Schisme: Cornelius a Roman Priest is banished, whipped, and beheaded. Lucius is Pope two years; he is martyred; Stephen Archdeacon is Pope three years; he ordained sacred Garments for those that served at the Altar; he also is martyred, whom Sixtus followed: Divers Sy∣nods were held about this time about the cause of Novatus, and the Lapsed: Paul the Eremite lived in the wildernesse till Constantine; from him the Monks sprang up. The seventh Persecution is raised: Cyprian and many others are martyred: The Va∣lesii held that they onely were saved, who made themselves Eunuchs: Novatus, father of the Cathari, who would admit none Lapsed: Sabellius denyed the Trinity and Unity of God, and held that the matter was coeternal with God.

At Rome, Galien reigns alone, who mitigates the Christian persecution: Many Com∣manders * 1.45 usurp the Empire, which is wasted by the Barbarians, and the Com∣manders destroy each other: Galien is slain; Aurelius succeeds ten years, who is de∣feated and slaine at Millan by his Souldiers: Marcus Aurelianus succeedeth six yeares.

In the Church, to Sixtus succeeded Pope Dionysius nine years, who divides Rome into Parishes, and the Countrey into Diocesses. Hierachitae denied Marriage and the Resurrection, debarred children from Heaven, and held Melchisedech to be the Holy Ghost. Originists made the Holy Ghost a creature, held that the souls were created before the body, and that the Devils after 1000 years should be released from pu∣nishment. Samosatenus Bishop of Antioch denied Christs Divinity, therefore would not baptize in Christs Name.

At Rome, Aurelian useth the Diadem, overcommeth the Goths; is beaten by, and beats * 1.46 the Marconians; He erecteth a Temple to the Sun; defeats the Goths in Thrace; in∣compasseth Rome with a Wall of fifty miles about; He triumpheth over Zenobia and Tetricus; she dyeth at Rome. Silk brought out of India: The Boii are suppressed; he is slain•…•…y the treachery of his Secretary Mnesteus, who for this is flung to wild beasts: Tacitus succeeds 6 moneths, and is slain by the Souldiers; his brother Florianus is slain; Aurel. Prolus succeeds 6 years; He hath divers Victories. Constantine is born in Britain to Constantius and Helena.

In the Church, Falix sate Pope three years; He instituted Consecration of Altars, and Registred Martyrs names. Eutiehianus succeeded 10 years, who buried with his own hands 342. Martyrs. A Synod is held at Antioch against Samosatenus. The ninth Persecution is raised by Aurelian, whose hand became stiffe as he was subscribing the Edict; but he dyed before it took effect. Manes, father of the Manichees, held all the Heresies of the former Heretiques: He was flai'd alive by the Per∣sian King.

At Rome much mischiefe is done by the Sword-players, who broke prison. Probus * 1.47 overcommeth the Goths, gives peace to the Persian, and defeats Proculus and Bonosus, usurpers; He is slain by his Souldiers. Aurelius Carus succeeds one year; obtaines divers Victories, and is slain by Thunder: Dioclesian succeeds 20. yeares: He sub∣dues the Sarmatae, and Persians, and Goths in Panonia, and Rebels in France and Ger∣many, and Iulian the Usurper; He had six yeares warrs with Achillaeus the other Usurper.

In the Church, Caius sate Pope 13 years: He instituted the 8 Ecclesiastical degrees. Cyril Bishop of Antioch, for hindring Numerian from entring into the Church, is slain by him. Proclianite hereticks, of one Proclus, held that Christ was not come in the flesh.

At Rome, Dioclesian assumes divine honours. Constantius Chlorus is made governour of Bri∣tain; * 1.48 Galerius is made Caesar: these have divers victories. Dioclesian takes Alexandria, and Archillaeus in it, whom he flung to wild beasts. Galerius defeated by Narses the Per∣sian, and then defeats him. Constantius kills the French and Almains.

In the Church, Caius is martyred. Marcellinus succeeded Pope 8 years; he sacrificed to Idols. Anthony the Eremite then flourished. Arnobius converted to the faith, and writes against Porphyrie. Amphibalus, and ten more, suffered martyrdome in Britain. Susanna Neece to Pope Caius, martyred, for not marrying with Maximian a Heathen.

At Rome, Dioclesian and Maximian triumph over the Persians and Goths: Diocles. will be called Iovius, and Maximian, Herculeus. They give over the government. Galerius and * 1.49 Constantius made Emperors, this of the West, the other of the East. Constantius dieth; to him succeeded his son Constantine 30 years, who married Fausta Maximian's daughter: He makes a Bridge over the Rhine, and hath divers victories. Fausta discovers Maximi∣ans plot against Constantine.

In the Church, Pope Marcelline having at the Synod at Sinvessa in Campania publikely in a hair-cloth confessed his fault, is at last martyred, and his body after 36 dayes was interred by his successor Marcellus, who sate 5 years, and was stifled to death by the stench of a filthy stable where he was inclosed; that stable afterward was turned to a Church, and called by his name. To him succeeded Eusebius 2 years. Many Christians are burnt in a house at Nicomedia, by Valerius. The tenth Persecution is raised, in which incredible numbers suffered in Egypt S. Alban and others martyred in Britain. Constantine expelleth those of his Court, who for rewards would sacri∣fice to Idols. At this time the Donatists had divers Conventicles at Carthage. The traditors or betrayers of the Bible, are condemned in a Synod at Cyrta in Africa. Bishop Meletius an Antilapsarian; he had many followers, who held divers Jewish ceremonies. Fifteen Cardinals were instituted by the Pope, to bury and baptise. Donatus the Priest of Carthage, held the true Church no where but with him and his followers; He rebaptized, and held the Persons of the Trinity superior to each other.

Galerius having made Licinius Emperor in Illyria, kills himself, being troubled with a loathsome disease in his privities. Constantine defeats three times Maxentius, who is * 1.50 drowned in Tyber. Constantine triumpheth, and marrieth his sister to Lieinius. Maxi∣minus is defeated by the Persian, then by Licinius, at last strangles himself. Constantine, by himself and his two sons, gets many victories; He overcomes Licinius, who turns Apostate. The Britains rebell, and defeat Traherus.

In the Church, Pope Eusebius is martyred. His successor Melchiades sate three yeares, who abolished Fasting upon Sundayes and Holy-dayes; he dyed a Martyr. In his time fell out the Schisme between Donatus, and Cecilian Bishop of Carthage. Sylvester succeeded Pope 21 years; he instituted the feast of S. Peter ad Vincula; he appointed the Albe and Corporal for the Altar. Divers Councels held at this time against the Donatists, Antilapsarians, Jewes and Arians. S. Catherine is martyred at Alexandria. Constantine becomes Christian, upon the sight of a Crosse in the aire. Arius brocheth his blasphemy, and is condemned in a Synod at Alexandria; Constantine confutes him by his letters.

Constantine appeaseth the tumultuous souldiers in Gaide; defeats the Sauromates and Lici∣nius * 1.51 two times, at last puts him to death for plotting against him: He kils his own son Crispus, upon Fausta's false accusation: He repairs Ierusalem, and executes the younger

Lucinius: Fausta, for her falshood, is put to death in a hot Bath. He repairs divers Towns; and transfers his seat to Byzantium, which he new names Constantinople.

In the Church, Constantine ordained burning of Wax-candles by day. Sylvester is dis∣contented, because Soothsayers were tolerated; therefore retires to Mount Soracte. Constantine ordains the LORDS Day; builds S. Peters Church, S. Pauls, and the Lateran His mother Helena finds the Crosse. The first General Councel of Nice, held against Arius; where the Nicene Creed was made, [Sicut in principio] added to [Gloria Patri.] S. Basil gathereth together the dispersed Monks, and makes lawes for them. Arius is recalled by Constantine, upon his sisters intreaty. Athanasius is persecuted. Constanti∣nople made a Patriarchate.

Constantine subdues the Goths, and gives them Panonia to inhabite; he makes his son Con∣stans * 1.52 Caesar. Sapores (who was made King in his mothers wombe) wastes Mesopotamia. Constantine is baptized, and dieth at Nicomedia, leaving the Empire to his three sonnes: Constantine the eldest had the West, and reigned 3 years; Constantius had the East, and reigned 24 years; Constans had Italy &c. and reigned 12 years, he slew and defeated his brother Constantine.

In the Church, to Sylvester succeeded Marcus 8 moneths: He ordained the Nicene Creed to be sung after the Gospel. Iulius succeeded Pope 15 years. Conventicles are held at Tyre, Ierusalem, and Byzantium, against Athanasius, and in favour of Arius. Athanasius is accused of fornication and murther, by Eusebius. He refuseth to admit Arius into his Church, wherefore he is banished by the Emperor. Arius dyeth by the falling out of his guts. Athanasius restored by Constantine the younger, and is ac∣cused to Pope Iulius by the Arians. The Theopaschites held, that Christs divinity suffered.

Constantius raiseth Sapores (who had destroyed many Christians) from the siege of Nisibis. * 1.53 He persecutes the Orthodox Bishops; shuts up the Heathen Temples; condemneth Sodomites; dedicates the Golden-Temple of Antioch; defeats the Persians, but with great losse. Constans subdueth the Gauls; and is odious for his evil life.

In the Church, Pope Iulius holds a Synod at Rome, where Athanasius and Marcellus are restored, to the grief of the Arians. At Rome, Athanasius writes his Cr•…•…ed; he is deposed in a Conventicle at Antioch. Great tumults in Constantinople, and slaughter about the deposing of Paul the Orthodox Bishop, and consecration of Macedonius the Arian. The Arians new form of Faith is rejected by the Western Bishops. The Councel of Nice is confirmed by that of Sardis now assembled. Paul and Athanasius restored to their seats. Marcellus denieth Christs Divinity. The Macedonians reject the Holy Ghost. Photinus held Christs Kingdome but temporary. Euphrates denieth Christs Divinity.

Constantius makes Gallus his cousin, Caesar; who kills the rebellious Jewes, and takes * 1.54 divers Towns from them: He defeats Magnentius three times, who had murthered Constans, usurped the government, tyrannised in Rome, martyred his own mother, wounded Desiderius his brother whom he had made Caesar, and at last kills himself; Decentius his other brother, and Caesar, hanged himself. Constantius being sole Emperor, puts Gallus to death for his cruelty, and makes his brother Iulian Caesar, who beat the Almans, and got divers victories. Silvanus the Usurper is slain. The Germans, Sar∣matae, and Persians do much mischief; but are subdued. Sapores takes Amida. Iulian studyeth Magick; and is saluted Emperor by the Army, but refuseth it.

In the Church, Licerius sate Pope 15 years: He is persecuted for not condemning A∣thanasius; Felix is placed in his room, and again displaced, Liberius being recalled. Divers Synods and Conventicles were held about this time. The Acatian hereticks held, that Christ was like his Father in will, not in substance. Aetius was an Arian, and held besides that God was comprehensible. About this time the feast of the Annunciation began to be observed. Paul Bishop of Constantinople is strangled by the Arians, and divers Bishops banished by them, among the rest Athanasius. Osius Bishop

of Corduba, out of feare subscribes to the Arian new Confession of faith, which is rejected by the Councel of Ariminum. S. Andrew's bones translated to Constantinople.

Iulian is saluted Emperor, and defeats the French and Almans; he reigned one yeare. * 1.55 Constantius returning from the Persian war, dieth. Apollo's Temple is burnt. Iulian marcheth against the Persian, and threatneth the ruine of Christianity; but is wound∣ed and dieth. Iovianus succeeds 7 moneths; he makes his Army professe themselves Christians; he makes peace with the Persian, and is stifled in his bed with coal-smoke. In the West succeeded Valentinian 11 years; in the East Valence 14 years. The Picts and Scots kill the Roman Commanders, and seise on the greatest part of Britain. Valenti∣nian restores the Standard and Crucifix, despised by Iulian. He had both good and bad successe against the Germans: he makes his son Gratian his Colleague 16 years; Ambrose is made Governour of Lombardy. Valence overcomes Procopius the Usurper, and kills him; then wastes the Goths territories, and defeats their King Theodosius; having setled Britain, calls it Valentia. Romachus the Tyrant of Scotland is beheaded by his Nobles, and his head fixed on a pole.

In the Church, a third schisme arose about the Popes election. Ursicinus and Damasus are both chosen, hot without great slaughter: but Valentinian banished Ursieinus, and chose Damasus, who sate 17 years; He added Gloria Patri to the end of the Psalms, and Allelujah. About 11 Councels were assembled within this Decad of years. The heretick Eunomius held, that the Holy-Ghost was created by the Son, and that Christ assumed mans body without a soule. Iovianus made all sins equal, denied Mary's Virginity, contemned Fasting, and held that men sinned not after Baptisme. Colly∣ridiani offered sacrifices to the Virgin Mary. Lucifer said, that Satan made mans body; and held self-murther lawful; he rejected some part of the Old-Testament. The Christians are persecuted by Iulian, who advanceth Gentilisme, and condemneth Athanasius to death. He is hindred by stranger prodigies from rebuilding the Temple of Ierusalem; he writes books against Christ. Valentinian restores the Christian pro∣fessors. Valence is baptized by Eudoxius the Arian Bishop. Prodigious Haile falls at Constantinople. Marriage is forbid in Lent, by the Councel of Laodicea. The Order of S. Lazarus in Savoy founded.

Severus subdueth the Saxons, and Valentinian treacherously kills them; therefore becomes odious. Firmus the Usurper in Africa kills himself. The Romans are beat by the Quadi; * 1.56 the Sarmatae defeated by Theodosius; peace granted to the Almans. Valentinian died sud∣denly, when he understood what base beggerly people the Sarmatae were, with whom he had so sten fought. Gratian kills the Germans. Valence in the East, executeth the Philosophers, and imprisoneth them whose names began with Theod. He kills Para King of Armenia treacherously; he suffers the Goths to plant in Thrace; they waste Thrace and Thessaly; Valence going against them, is burnt in a cottage. Theodosius suc∣ceeds 16 years, who subdued the Goths. Great wars between the Scots and Picts.

In the Church, a great tumult was raised in Alexandria about Athanasius, who hid him∣self in his fathers monument Evagrius the Orthodox Bishop is banished by Valence, and 80 Priests drowned. Athanasius dieth; his successor Peter flyeth to Rome. The Stracens are converted. Ambrose made Bishop of Milain. The Goths turn Arians. The feast of Epiphanie observed. The banished Bishops restored by Gratian. Audeani or Anthropomorphites, gave to God a mans body; held Darknesse, Fire and Water eternal. Apollinaris gave Christ a heavenly body; he denied the Trinity, held tra∣duction of souls, that the Ceremonial law should be in use after the resurrection, and denied Christ a humane will. The Messalians denied the Trinity, made God visible; contemned Christs sufferings, Sacraments and Alms; allowed perjury, to advance Religion; and ascribed salvation to Prayer alone.

Gratian in the West, defeats the Goths of Macedonia and Ioanonia. Maximus the Usurper in Britain, makes his son Victor Emperor; he kills Gratian treacherously at Lyons; then * 1.57 seiseth upon Spain, France, Britain and Afric. Maximus invades Italy. Valentinian flieth to Theodosius. Maximus and his son Victor both are slain; their Generall cast himself into the sea. In the East, Theodosius falls sick, and is baptized. The Goths submit to the

Romans. Antioch rebels against Theodosius, whom Flavian the Bishop asswageth: he makes his son Arcadius Emperour at 8 years of age: he defeats the Scythians, restores Valentinian, and defeats Maximus; his governour is killed at Thessalonica, which cost 7000. men their lives, for which he after was sorry.

In the Church, Siricius is Pope 13 years: he was an enemy to the married Clergy; he added Anthems to the Liturgie. Priscilian the Heretick, denied the Trinity, makes the soul to be of the Divine essence; he condemned Marriage and Flesh-eating, allowed Perjury and lying in Religion. Euchyts held Baptisme needlesse. Helvidius author of the Antidicomarionites, held that Ioseph had children by Mary, after Christs birth. The second general Council at Constantinople against Macedonius; besides nine other Synods within this Decad. The Nicene Creed (read after the Gospel) is confirmed by the Council of Constant. Ambrose is persecuted by Valentinian and Iustina the Em∣presse. Psalms began to be sung by turns; and Anthems brought into the Church by Ambrose. Maximus subdueth Armortica, and names it Little-Britain. Ursula and 1100. Virgins going from London in Britain, lost their lives to save their Virginity. The Or∣der of Augustine Friars began now.

Theodosius, upon the slaughter of Thessolonica, makes a law, that 30 dayes should come be∣tween * 1.58 the sentence and execution; and is excluded the Church, till he had made pub∣lique Penance; he makes his son Honorius Caesar, and defeats Eugenius neer Aquileia, he dieth at Milan. Arcadius reigns 13 years, his Tutor Ruffinus rebels and is killed. Eutrcpius succeeds, who proclaims Stilico a traitor, and banisheth good men. Alaricus invades Greece, he flyeth to the sanctuary upon a capital crime, but is not saved by it; for he made a law against sanctuaries. In the West, Arbogastes strangleth Valentinian, and sets up Engenius a Schoolmaster to be Emperour two years. Theodosius having triumphed over him, makes his son Honorius Emperour in the West 28 years, whose assistant was Stilico; who fals our with Eutropius. Sword-players are put down by Honorius, who marrieth Stilico's daughter: Gildo is strangled: the Empire begins to decline.

In the Church, Anastasius is Pope four years; he ordained that the Gospel should be heard standing: 13 Synods were held within this Decad; St. Hierom instituted Ca nonical houres for Prayer. The Baptists head is brought out of Cilicia to Constanti∣nople. Hierom expelled his Church for condemning Origen; he translates the Bibl•…•… out of the Hebrew. The Marcomans and Huns converted. Stilico burns the Sybils books at Rome. The third Council of Carthage, ordains that the Eucharist should be recei∣ved fasting.

In the West, Alaricus invades Italy, besiegeth Honorius, and is twice defeated by Stilico; who * 1.59 also defeats and kils Rhadagisus the Goth; Stilico conspires with Alaricus against Arca∣dius, but he is slain by Honorius, upon suspition that he aimed at the Eastern Empire The Vandals waste Germany: one Constantine is chosen Emperour in Britain. The Scot∣beat down the wall of Severus & pillage Britain. Alaricus besiegeth Rome, and sets up At∣talus against Honorius, who unites himself to Constantine the usurper. In the East, Theo∣dosius the younger is born, and baptized by Chrysostome; he is made Emperour, but under the government of Isdigerdes King of Persia 42 years.

In the Church, Innocent 1. is Pope 15 years; he made Saturday a fasting-day, excom∣municates Arcadius and the Eastern Bishops for persecuting Chrysostome. About this time began the rights of Patronages in the Council of Mela. Chrysostome for taxing Eudoxia is banished twice; he died in exile. Ten Councils held within this Decad. Vigilantius an enemy to Churches and Virginity. Triformiani held the Divinity imper∣fect in each of the three Persons. Melangismonitae held that the Son was in the Father, as a lesser vessel in a greater. Pelacius held Adam mortal by nature before his fall; that his sin was meerly personal, that there is no Original sin, that our natural concu∣piscence is good; that men have free will to good without grace; that the Infants of faithful men are saved without baptisme, but shall not enter into Gods kingdom.

Rome is taken by Alaricus, and Attalus degraded; the Roman Commanders kill each o∣ther. Maximus is defeated in Spain: Heraclian the Usurper in Africk is defeated and * 1.60

slain. Attalus is set up by Athaulphus the Goth, and then taken; Honorius cuts off his right hand, and banisheth him to Lipara. Constantius marrieth Placidia, whom he rescued from the Goths, the sister of Honorius, of them came Valentinian, who succeded Honorius. The Burgundians take Trevers, and obtain a seat neer the Rhene. Alaricus lost all the spoiles of Italy in a storme. The Vandals sack Majorca and Minorca, seat themselves in Betica, and call it Vandalasia, whence they are expell•…•…d by Vallia and the Goths.

In the Church, Zosimus was Pope two years, who prohibited Priests to drink in Ta∣verns; to him succeeded Boniface the first, 5 years; with him Eulalius is chosen by some, which makes the third Schism, but Eulalius is expelled by the Emperour: In this Decad were ten Councels, the chief was that of Carthage which condemned Pelagianism. The Jews kill many Christians at Alexandria. The Donatists, to be accounted Martyrs, kill themselves. The Jews crucifie a child in Palestina. Pelagius at Diaspolis in Palestine recants his Heresies.

In the West, Honorius makes Constantius his Colleague. Constantius dieth. Placidia his widow, and Valentinian her son being suspected by Honorius, flie to Theodosius, who entertains * 1.61 them. Maximus and Iovinus Usurpers in Spain, are sent in bonds to Rome, and there executed. Honorius dieth: his Secretary Iohn inv•…•…des the Empire. Valentinian created Caesar by Theodosius. Iohn is taken and beheaded. Valentinian 3. reigned 29 years. Boni∣face governour of Afric rebels, and calls the Vandals into Afric out of Spain, whom Pla∣cidia could not remove thence. Venice is founded by the Romans, flying from Attila and the Huns. Martian, afterward Emperor, sleeping is covered with an Eagle. Genserious makes a league with him. In the East, Theodosius warreth against the Persians, who are forced to sue for peace, and to give off persecuting the Christians. Theodosius recovers Panonia from the Huns.

In the Church, Celestinus is Pope 8 years. The wanton Hereticks, called Paterniani and Venustiani, held that mans lower parts were made by Satan. Nestorius Bishop of Constantium, gave to Christ two personalities, but one will; He would not have Mary to be called the Mother of God. He was condemned in the Councel of Ephesus, which was the 3. Oecumenical; his tongue was eat up with worms. Within this Decad were held 6 Councels. Pope Celestine sends Palladius into Scotland, to sup∣presse Pelagianisme there; and Germanus for this end is sent into Britain. The Em∣perors ordain, that Christs picture be not placed neer the ground.

In the Western Empire, Hippo is taken by the Vandals, and Africk subdued by them; a * 1.62 peace is made with them, and Numidia given for them to dw•…•…ll in; but Gensericus against the League takes Carthage, and seizeth upon all Africk. In the East, Constantinople burn∣eth for three dayes; a great Famine followed. Peace is granted to the Persian. Theodo∣sius gives a great sum to the people to buy Corn; He finisheth the Code. The Scots break down Severus his Turff wall; Aetius rebuilds it of brick; this also the Scots and Picts overthrow. Clodio called Crinitus reigned in France.

In the Church, Sixtus the third sate Pope 9 years; He was accused of Fornication by Bassus, but is cleared afterward; this Sixtus imbalmed and buried with his own hands the body of Bassus. Four Councels held within this Decad. The Burgundians are converted. Patrick is sent into Scotland, where he sate Bishop 60 years. The Jews of Crete are drowned in following their false Moses through the Sea. The Or∣thodox Bishops are persecuted by Gensericus the Arian. Eudocia, Theodosius his wife, builds St. Stevens Church at Ierusalem.

In the Western Empire, Sicily is invaded by Gensericus; He becomes tributary for a part of * 1.63 Africk. In the East, the Hunns waste Thrace, Maesia, and Greece. Theodosius helpeth Va∣lentinian against the Vandals. The Emperour is fain to buy peace of Attila. A great Earthquake at Constantinople. Saturnine slain by the Empress. Attila threatneth war for want of his tribute; He is defeated by Authenius. Theodosius dieth with a fall from his horse in hunting. The Anglo-Saxons called into Britain by Vortiger the Usurper. The

Scots and Picts vex the Britains. In France, Clodio beats the Romans; Merovee succeeds him, whose posterity continued till Pipin.

In the Church, Leo sate Pope 20 years; He was excommunicated by Dioscorus Bishop of Alexandria, for rejecting the Councel of Ephesus. Nine Councels held within this Decad. Eutiches, Abbot of Constantinople, gave Christ but one Nature, divine onely, which he made passible; He is absolved in the Councel of Ephesus St. Patrick con∣verts Ireland. Rogations or Letanies instituted by Pope Leo. The Manichees at Rome recant and burn their Books. The seven Sleepers awake after two hundred yeares sleep.

In Italy the Famine was so great, that Parents exchanged their children for food. Attila * 1.64 invades France, and is overthrown; He takes Aquileia. Pope Leo perswades him to leave Italy; he is forced by the Alani into Scythia. Valentinian kills Aetius with his own hands; Aetius his Souldiers kill him in revenge: Maximus is killed by Eudocia. Avitus usurpeth the Empire 9 moneths. Gensericus is expelled Italy. Mauritania lost and won by Majoranus. In the East, Martian is Emperour 6 years; he dreamed that Attila's Bow was broken, the same night he died; Martian died two years after; Leo succeeded 17 years; Majoranus is by him made Emperour of the West. In Britain, Vortiger is deposed and re∣stored; 300 of the Nobles slain by the Saxons, and Vortiger taken prisoner. The French and Gauls unite themselves by Marriages. Childericus reignes. Attila strangled by his own blood in the night. Theodoricus the second reigns in Spain. Attila's sons lost what he had got.

In the Church, Pope Leo refutes the Acephali. Diascorus the Eutychian with his Disci∣ples, were called Monophisitae and Theopaschitae, for saying Christ had but one divine Nature passible; these with Eutyches are condemned in the fourth General Coun∣cel of Chalcedon; five Councels were held in this Decad. Contestation between Rome and Constantinople about supremacy. The Orthodox are persecuted by the Vandals in Africa. Austria, Bavaria, and Panonia converted. Avitus, of an Emperour becomes Bi∣shop of Placentia. The Eutychians cruelty against Proterius Bishop of Alexandria, whom they slew, and chewed his entrails. Bells used first at Nola in Campania. Monks cal∣led Studeae at Constantinople.

In the West, Majoranus beats the Goths in Gaule, and is beaten by the Vandals in Spain; He is slain by Severus his General, who reigned 3 years. Ricimer expels the Alani out of Italy, * 1.65 and poysoneth Severus. Authenius, Martians son-in-law, is made Emperour by Leo, five years. In the East, the Goths waste Illyria. Gensericus spoileth the Sea-coasts of the Em∣pire. Canstantinople burneth 4 dayes. Leo sets out a Fleet against Gensericus, to whom it is betrayed. Leo hated by the people, for betrothing his daughter to Aspar's son an Arian. In Britain, Hengist reigns over Kent: Vortiger driven into the woods. Theodori∣cus the Goth drives the Romans out of Spain, after 700 years possession; He persecuted the Catholikes, and wrote the Gothick Laws: The Ostrogoths defeat the Huns in Hungary, cut off their Kings head, which they sent to Constantinople: The Sueves in Gal∣licia take Lisbon. The Vandals expelled Sicily by Marcellinus, who was treacherously slain.

In the Church, Hilary sate Pope 6 years; He excluded unlearned men from the Clergy, and prohibited Popes from naming their successor: To him succeeded Simplicius 16 years. 4 Councels held within this Decad. Paulin Bishop of Nola, was the first that introduced Historical Pictures and Crucifixes into Churches; He pawned himself to redeem a widows son that was captive. The Painters hand withered at Constantino∣ple, for offering to paint Christ like Iupiter. Litania minor, or three dayes Rogation in Ascension-week, instituted by Mamarcus and Sidonius Apollinaris, against Wolves and Beares.

In the West, Ricimer rebels against the Emperour; is reconciled; rebels again, and * 1.66 kils Anthemius. Divers petty Emperours at Rome expell each other; the last is Au∣gustulus, whom Odoacer one of the Heruli banished, and took Rome. Thus endeth the Western-Empire. Odoacer and the Heruli reigned in Italy till Iustinians dayes. In the East, Leo, to please the people, causeth all Aspars Family to be slaine: Leo dyeth; To him succeeds Leo the second, and after him Zeno 17 years; He is depo∣sed by Basiliscus, and afterward recovereth, and deposeth Basiliscus. Marcion, Ricimers

son, defeateth Zeno. The Lombards transport themselves into Panonia. Childerick of France takes divers places from the Empire. Vortiger is burnt in his Castle in Wales. Stone-hedge erected on Salisbury-Plains, in memory of the Saxon treachery there.

In the Church, Aratius Bishop of Constantinople claimes the second place after the Pope, which is confirmed by Leo the Emperour. Peter Fullo the Eutychian is made Bishop of Antioch, and condemneth the Councel of Chalcedon. The Hebrew Vowels were invented about this time. Basiliscus condemneth the Councel of Chalcedon, but upon Zeno's raising of forces, he recants. The Library of Constantinople burnt, in which was Homer in Golden Letters.

In the West, Iulius Nepos is slain. In the E•…•…st, Theodorick the Goth threatneth Constantinople, * 1.67 and dieth of a fall from his horse. Idus and Leontius, Usurpers, are taken, and their heads sent to Constantinople. Zeno gives himself to tyranny and riot. Clovis the great, the first Christian King of France. In Britain, Hengist is slain; the South-Saxons pos∣sessed Surrey and Sussex. Hunnerick the Vandal persecutes the Catholikes, and is killed by wormes.

In the Church, Faelix is Pope 9 years; He instituted the Feast of S. Michael: Six Coun∣cels were held within this Decad. Eutychus his heresie spreadeth far in the East.

Zeno the Greek Emperour is buried in a fit of the Epilepsie; A•…•…iadna would not suffer the * 1.68 Tombe-stone to be removed, though he revived, so he died miserably: Anastasius Di∣corus succeeds 27 years. Longinus, Zeno's brother, usurpeth in Isauria, and occasions a war. The Emperours statues dragged about the streets of Constantinople: Longinus is ta∣ken and tortured to death. The Bulgarians waste Thrace; for money they give off and return. Clovis the King of France hath divers Victories; so hath Aurelius in Britain, who was poysoned by a Monk. Theodorick the Ostragoth wastes Italy, takes Ravenna, kills Odoacar treacherously at a Feast, so he becomes sole King of Italy 33 years; He hath divers Victories. The Heruli and Lombards live tog•…•…ther, and then quarrel; the Heruli defeated. The Vandals make peace with the Romans, and recall the banished Ca∣tholiqu•…•…s. The Goths burn the Roman Governour in France within a brazen Bull.

In the Church, Galasius is Pope 5 years; He excluded the lame and blind from the Priesthood: Anastasius the second succeeded two years; He was an Acatian, and died the death of Arius: Symmachus succeeds 15 years; His Antipope was Laurence, and so there followed a fi•…•…th Schisme. Four Councels held this Decad. Acephali, so called from having neither Bishop nor Priest; they were called also Theodosiani, from Theodosius Bishop of Alexandria; they rejected the Councel of Chalcedon, and were Euychians. The Canonical Scripture distinguished from Apocrypha. The Babylo∣nian Thalmud, which is the Jews Civil and Canon Law, is finished.

In the E•…•…st, Cabades the Persian takes Amida, which is redeemed again. The Bulgarians * 1.69 take Syrmium in Panonia. The Emperour hires the Goths to depart his Dominions. Anastasius repaireth Daras in Mesopotamia, and aideth Clovis with men and ships. Uther-Pendragon, in Britain, father of Prince Arthur, makes a League with the Scots. Cherdick foundeth the Kingdome of the West-Saxons, which contained Berkeshire, Hampshire, Wilts, Sommerset, Dorset, Devonshire and Cornwall. Alaricus and his Arian Goths slain by Clovis the French King. Theodorick the Ostragoth relieves Rome with Corn, expels the Magicians thence, and erecteth Water-works at Ravenna: By Vitiges he takes Syrmium from the Bu•…•…garians.

In the Church, Symmachus is confirmed Pope by Theodorick; He banished the Manichees, doth many good works; 8 Councels held within this Decad, whereof 5 were kept at Rome, 3 of them about the cause of Symmachus. Anastasius murthered 3000 Catho∣liques; He is excommunicated by the Pope. The Feast of Peter and Paul instituted. The Christians persecuted in Arabia and Palestine. The Emperour hates Images, there∣fore causeth divers Monsters to be painted. As an Arian was going to baptize, the water dried up suddenly in the Fon•…•….

In the East, Vitalianus the Scythian helps the Catholicks; subdueth Thrace, Scythia and Maesia; forceth Anastasius to revoke the banished, and is bribed with money and honours to depart. The Huns also are bribed to leave the wasting of Armenia and Capadocia. Ana∣stasius is slain by thunder. Iustin succeeds 9 years, who got the Empire by bribing; he defeats his Usurpers, and kils Vitalianus: he makes peace with the Persian. Clovis of France dieth, and leaves his kingdome to his 4 sons. Arthur in Britain takes London, and beats the Saxons.

In the Church, Hormisda sate Pope 10 years. In this Decad were held 8 Councels. Ana∣stasius persecutes the Catholicks against his own Instrument made to the contrary, which he burned: he added to the Trisagion [Who was crucificed for us] this caused a sedition: he sleighted the Popes Ambassadours. 350 Orthodox Monks slain by Severus the Eutychian Bishop of Antioch; who being condemned to lose his tongue, flyeth into Aegypt. Bennet founded his Order on mount Cassin.

The Selavi of Scythia takes Istria: the Lombards for the service against the Goths obtain Au∣stria * 1.70 of Iustin; he dieth: his sisters son Iustinian succeedeth 38 years; he sends Belisarius and Procopius against the Persians, and aideth the king of Colchos against them: he setteth out his Code: by Mundus he defeats the Getes and Bulgarians in Britain; York yeeldeth to Arthur, who forceth the Saxons to Peace: the East-Saxon kingdom sounded by Erchenwyn; it contained Essex, Middlesex, and part of Hartford-shire: the Scots and Picts aid king Arthur. Sigismund king of Burgundy is slain and cast into a Well. Gondamare is chosen, and expelled by Clodomire and Thyerre. Athalaricus king of the Ostrogoths, son of Amalesunthia a, learned woman in all languages. The Lombards possesse Panonia. Hil∣derick is imprisoned and slain by the Vandals.

In the Church, Iohn sate Pope 3 years, he is imprisoned and famished: his successor Fae∣lix fouth, sate 4 years; he instituted Extream Unction, and did good works. Seven Councels held within this Decad. To the Order of Bennet the Italian Monk belong the Caelestians, Carthusians, Cisteaux, and Monks of Clugny. Zaras king of Colchos baptized at Constant. Pope Iohn is forced to intercede with Iustin for the Arians. Ge∣thes king of the Heculi baptised at Constant. Iustinian ordered swearing by the Go∣spels. Tzani of Armenia subdued by Iustinian, and converted.

Belisarius is defeated in Persia, he overcomes Probus and the other Rebels. Sardinia is ren∣dred to Iustinian. Belisarius recovers Carthage from Gilimer, after it had been possessed * 1.71 95 years by the Vandals. Gilimer brought captive to Constantine, and kindly used by Iu∣stinian, who divides Africk into 7 Provinces. Belisarius takes Syracuse and other towns in Sicily. Mundus and his son slain. Belisarius hath divers Victories and Conquests in A∣sia, being aided by Narses the Eunuch. Vitiges the Ostrogoth led in triumph to Constan∣tinople by Belisarius. Cosroes the Persian makes a long league with the Romans, but is soon broken. Cardick the West-Saxon takes the Isle of Wight; Henrick his son overthrows the Britains: the French kings divide Burgundy amongst them, so that kingdome endeth: The French invade Spain, and makes the Goths abjure Arianisme. Amalari the Visigoth is killed by his wives brothers. Vitiges king of the Ostrogoths, is imployed against the Per∣sians. Gilimer the Vandal puts out his brothers eyes. The Vandals being driven out of Africk, seek out new Plantations in Poland, Hungaria, Greece and Germany.

In the Church, Boniface sate Pope 2 years; his Antipope was Dioscorus, which made the sixth Schisme. Iohn 2 sate 3 years: Agapetus 3 years: Silverius 3 years; his Anti∣pope is Vigilius, and so is the 7 Schisme. This Vigilius sate 16 years, who banished and famished Silverius. 9 Councels held this Decad. Dionysius a Roman Abbot be∣gins to reckon the years from Christs Birth, which before were reckoned from the Ae∣ra of Dioclesian. Iustinian publisheth his Institutions and Pandects. Zanabarzus king of Iberia baptised at Constantinople. The spoils of Ierusalem taken by Titus, and tran∣sported by Gensericus to Africk, are restored by Iustinian to Ierusalem. He converteth the Stews into a Covent of Penitents: he becomes an Eutychian, and is converted by Pope Agapetus. Bavaria is converted. Iustinians [Constit. novell.] published.

In the East, Belisarius beateth the Persian; Iustinian repaireth Antioch, and buildeth a Church there: Belisarius called out of Persia into Italy, where he raiseth Totila from the siege of Hadruntium in the West. Totila taketh Rome, which is by Belisarius retaken; with other * 1.72 towns in Italy. Belisarius recalled into Persia: a plot discovered against the Emperour; Cosroes upon the comming of Belisarius returns home from vexing the Empire: he is re∣moved by bribes from Edessa. In Britain Arthur, and Mordred differ, and are slain; Mor∣dreds two sons killed by Constantine the Usurper. Northumberland a kingdome, founded by Ella and Ida; it contained besides Northumberland. York-shire, Lancashire, Durham, Cum∣berland, and Westmorland. At Rome, Basilius was the last Consul. The French returning from Spain with much booty, bring with them the garment of Vincentius the Martyr, and build a Church for him at S. Germans.

In the Church, Vigildus sits as lawful Pope; he sends divers ships to Rome with corn, which Totila incercepteth. 3 Councels held within this Decad. An Indian king sends to Iustinian for some to Baptise him and his people. The Feast of Purification ordained at Coustantinople.

Rome and all Italy subdued by Totila, who also wastes Sicily: Artabanes expels the Goths, and recovers it. Narses kils Totila and recovers Italy; the Persian defeats the Romans, * 1.73 and is defeated by them: Iustinian kils his Commanders for slaying the King of the La∣zii. After Totila and Thaeias his successor were killed, there were no more Gotish kings in Italy: but Narses governed it under the title of Duke, till being angred by Iustinians wife, he called in the Longobards: the Goths had held Italy 70 years, the Lombards kept it 204 years, that part which is between the Alpes and Appenin In France Clothayre subdueth the Saxons and Thuringi; he pursueth Cramnus into Britain, and burns him.

In the Church, the 5 General Councel is held at Constant. for suppressing of Heresies, there were four more National Synods within this Decad: Vigilius opposeth the Councel of Constant. and is banished; at last submits and dyeth. Pelagius succeeds 4 years: The Western Bishops at Aquileia reject this fifth General Councel, which made a Schisme between the Eastern and Western Churches, almost 100 y•…•…ars. To the Bishop of Constant. is assigned the next place to the Pope. Iulius Halicarnassaeus taught that Christs body was impassible after his Conception: the Armenians are again con∣verted to the Faith.

In the Empire to Iustinian succeeded Iustin second 11 years; he was a just Prince, in giving * 1.74 way that an exemplary punnishment should be inflicted on a great m•…•…n, who had op∣pressed a poore woman; but he was unfortunate in his wars against Persia; so he fell into a Phrensie, and dyed. In France, a hill neer Rohan bellowed many dayes like an Oxe, and then brake a sunder to the destruction of many Villages, People and Cattel. King Clothaire dying left his kingdom to his four sons. Levigildus king of the Visigoths in Spain, wins Corduba and other places: the Exarchat of Ravenna now began. Alboinus reigns in Lombardy 3 years.

In the Church, Iohn 3. sate Pope 12 years: the Christians are persecuted by the Jews and Samaritans in Palestina, but are suppressed and punished by the Emperour. The Monothelites increase about this time. The French and Spanish Clergy differ about the time of Easter. The Church of Armenia is vexed by Cosroes the Persian. Alboinus king of Lombardy, murthers the Christians of Italy and Sicily; and he not long after is murthered. Theodimiras in Galicia king, of an Arian becomes a Catholike. 2 Coun∣cels held within this Decad.

In the East, Martian was forced to raise the siege from Nisibis. Apamea taken by the Per∣sians. The Avares passe Danubius and doe much hurt: Cosroes defeated by Iustinian the * 1.75 General. Tyberius is Emperour 7 years in Britain. Vssa founded the kingdom of the East-Angles, containing the Isle of Ely, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge-shire. The Lombards enter France, and are repulsed: Charibers brethren dissent: Civil wars in France. Livigild winneth Campanio. Alboin the Lombard •…•…or making his wife drink in her fathers skul, is murthered; she is poysoned. Clephes Alboins s•…•…n, reigned 1 year 6 moneths, and was slain: then Lombardy was governed 10 years by 30 Dukes. Longinus the Exarch lost his eyes at Constantinople, for which he killed two Patritians. The Huns expelled Germany by the French.

In the Church, Bennet is Pope 5 years; Pelagius 2. succeeded 12 years. He was the first elected Pope without the Emperours consent, the City being besieged by the Lom∣bards. Two Councels held this Decad.

In the East, Hormisda Cosroes his successour, is beat by the Romans. Mauritius regaineth all * 1.76 from the Persian that was lost. Tiberius died of a surfeit of Gourds. Mauritius succeed∣ed 16 years. The Huns take Sirmium: they are defeated by Commentiolus. Philippicus beats the Persians twice; and Germanus once. Malgo Conanus King of Britain, a wicked Prince. Crida founded the kingdome of Mercia, containing 17 Shires, and half of Hart∣ford-shire; after the death of Carecaus, lost the East part of the kingdom: wars between the Scots and Picts. Childebert of France goeth against the Lombards, at the Emperours desire; he is murthered. The kingdome of the Sueves in Gallicia, after 176 years posses∣sion is annexed to the Visigoths. The Lombards chose themselves a new King: Livigild the Visigoth kils his own son. Recaredus the first, becomes a Catholike, he was a good Prince.

In the Church, Gregory is sent to the Emperour, to excuse the Election of Pelagius. 11 Councels assembled this Decad. The Benedictines expelled out of Mount Cassine by the Lombards▪ They build a Covent at Rome. Christ's seamlesse Coat was found by a Jew. The Pope and Bishop of Constantinople differ about the title of Universal Bishop.

Mauritius makes peace with Cosroes; the Huns invade Thrace. Piscus defeats the Huns, and * 1.77 expels the Sclavi out of Thrace; he is removed and then restored: he beats the Huns a∣gain. Cosroes deposed by his Subjects, and restored by Mauritius, and made his Guard of Christians. Edilwach 1 Christian king of the South-Saxons; a great famine in his time, so that people drowned themselves. Ethelfred defeated the Britains, & slew 12000 Monks at Bangor. Ethelbert king of Kent converted by Augustine; he built S. Pauls in London. Scots and Britains have war with the Saxons and Picts. Childebert the French king, takes divers towns in Italy. Agilulphus the Lombard is baptised, and named Paul; he hath divers victories. Chaganus the Hun, invades the Venetian territories: He abuseth Tomilda the widow, and then staketh her for her treachery.

In the Church, Gregory the great sate 13 years; he was elected against his will: he stiles himself, Servant of Gods servants; he added to the Liturgie [Give peace in our time O Lord] and [Lord have mercy on us] and Hallelujah: He confirmed Prayer to Saints, Purgatory, and sacrifices for the dead: He redeemed many Captives, and kept dai∣ly 3000 Monks. 12 Synods held within this Decad. Gregory, upon a great Plague, of which 800 died in an houre, instituted the seven-fold Letany or Procession, called the Great, Roman, and Gregorian. 40 Virgins brake out of S. Radegunds Monastery, who expelled the Abbesse, and beat the Bishops and Monks. Gregory reproves Iohn o•…•… Constaninople for assuming the title of [Universal Bishop.] By Gregory the Britains and Lombards are converted.

Mauritius will not redeem the Captives taken by Chaganus, therefore they are slain. Phoeas * 1.78 is beaten for urging the Emperour against Commentiolus; this Commentiolus with Priscus kill Chaganus his 2 sons, 12000 Huns, and took 13000, at which Mauritius was offended: he was forewarned of his death: upon suspition he imprisoneth Philippicus, because his name began with Ph. but Phocas slew him with his two sons, and so succeeded 8 years. Theodosius son to Mauritius is slain, as he was going to Cosroes. Narses suffers him self to be beaten by Cosroes, with whom he joyns, then is reconciled to Phocas, and burnt at Constantinople. Mauritius his widow and daughters put to death. Phocas tyranniseth over the Nobility; attempts to kill his son in law Priscus; he is at last cut in peeces and burnt. In France Pipin is brought to Clothayrs Court by Caroloman his father. Liu∣ba Prince of the Visigoths is slain by Victericus. Padua burnt by the Lombards, upon which Venice increaseth by new commers.

In the Church, Sabinian was Pope 2 years: he hated Gregory and his writings. Boniface 3. succeeded 1 year. He appropriated the name Pope, by Phocas his means, to the Bi∣shop of Rome. Boniface 4 succeeds: He instituted the Feasts of All-Souls, next day af∣ter All-Saints: He consecrates the Pantheon to the Virgin Mary and all Martyrs. 4 Councels this Decad. The Agnoetae held that Christs divinity was ignorant of the last day. The Trithets founded by Iohannes Grammaticus or Philoponus, made three Natures or Essences in God. The Iacobites from Iacob the Syrian, were Eu∣tychians. Armenii so called from their Countrey, held a Quaternity in God;

made God passible, and denyed that Christ took his humanity from Mary. Boniface called Universal-Bishop by Phocas. The Emperor is in a dream accused of homicide, for not redeeming the Captives; therefore growes penitent. Mahumet begins to broach his doctrines. The Bishop of Antioch abused and burnt by the Jews, and the Christians persecuted by them.

In the East, Heraclius reigns 31 years: he makes his son Heraclius Emperor, and new∣names * 1.79 him Constantine. The Sclavi plant themselves in Dalmatia and Istria, now called Sclavonia from them. Palestine and Ierusalem won by the Persians, who subdue Egypt, and take Damascus and Carthage. Cosroes refuseth to make peace with Heraclius, except he will reject Christ, and adore the Sun. The Emperor is betrayed by Chaganus, and defeated in Thrace. Cosroes is adored as a God. Ebald King of Kent becomes a Gentile, and marrieth his stepmother, but is reclaimed by the Archbishop. Brunchild in France sets the Kings at variance; at last being found guilty of the death of ten Kings, is tyed by the hairs of her head to a wild-horse and torn in peeces. Victericus the Visigoth is slain by his own people at a feast. Sisebutus his successor and brother converted 90000 Jewes: Eleutherius the Exarch stileth himself King of Italy; he is slain by his souldiers, and his head sent to Constantinople.

In the Church, Deus-dedit sate Pope 3 years: He ordained, that none should marry their godfathers or godmothers, and that none should answer for their own chil∣dren in baptisme. Boniface 5. succeeded 8 years; He instituted Sanctuaries. Six Councels gathered this Decad. Cosroes carrieth the Crosse of Christ from Ierusalem to Persia. The Jewes flie out of Spain into France, where strict lawes are also made against them.

Heraelius robs the Churches, to pay the souldiers in his Persian expedition; He leaves the care of the City, and of his son, to the Patriarch, and a Patritian. Seventy Ambas∣sadors * 1.80 betrayed by Saes the Persian, and sent in chains to Cosroes. The Persians defeated by the Emperor, and the Temple of the Sun overthrown. Ninive is taken, and Cosroes driven to Seleucia. Sarbora with his forces revolteth to Heraclius, who returneth with the Crosse and other spoils to Ierusalem, and driveth the Jewes out of the City. Cosroes flaieth his General Saes, because he did not catch Heraclius. Siroes the eldest son of Cos∣roes, kills all his brothers first, and then his father. About this time the Faith was im∣braced in Northumberland, and the Archbishoprick of York founded. In Scotland, King Ferquhard, for Pelagianisme, is imprisoned by his Nobles, and then kills himself. In France, Pipin Caroloman's son is made by Clothaire the 1 Duke of Brabant. Mahumet flieth to Mecha from his enemies; from this flight the Turks begin their Computation, called Hegira: He becomes of a Prophet a Robber, and takes Mecha.

In the Church, Pope Honorius sate 13 years: He built and repaired divers Churches; he covered S. Peters with brasse, taken from the Temple of Romulus. Heraclius the Emperor becomes a Monothelite; this heresie was condemned in the 6. General-Councel held at Constant. The feast of the Exaltation of the Crosse, instituted Sept. 14. being now regained from the Persian.

The Saracens being denied their pay, and called Dogs by the Emperors Treasurer, they make war against Mauritius; they take Gaza and other places, with Arabia, and defeat * 1.81 the Emperor twice, whose garrison they drive out of Damascus; then they invade Egypt, and take Ierusalem, which the Emperor fearing, plundered it before: It was held by the Saracens; till Godfrey of Bulloign's time, 463 years. The Saracens take Antioch, Edessa, Daras, and all Mesopotamia. Erpenwald King of the East-Angles, slain by his people for being a Christian. Dagobert becomes sole Monarch of France; he founded a Col∣ledge for Fair women, and beautifieth S. Dennis; he hath divers victories. Rotharis the Lombard gave liberty of conscience to Catholikes and Arians. Isaacius the Exarch robs the Popes treasure. Mahumet dieth. The Persians subdued by the Saracens.

In the Church, Severinus, Iohn 4. Theodorus Popes, succeeded each other in a short time, Martin sate Pope 6 years. Six Councels were held within this Decad: in the 6. of

Toledo, the Kings of Spain are ordered to swear, that none but Christians should be suffered to live within their Kingdomes; hereupon the Jewes are banished. Amandus Bishop of Uiricht converts Gaunt to the faith. The Christians are permited to exercise their Religion at Ierusalem. About this time, England was divided into Parishes.

In the East, Constanine 2. Heraclius his son, reigned 4 moneths, and is poysoned by his step∣mother Martina, who with her son Heracleon reigned 4 moneths; she lost her tongue, * 1.82 and he his nose, for the murther of Constantine, whose son Constans reigned 27 years. Winceste•…•…-Church in England, and Malmesbhury-Abbey, founded by Kenwalk. Frequbard 2. King of Scotland, ravisheth his Daughter, and killed his Queen. Dagobert of France re∣pairs Utrieht, and bestows it on the Bishop of Colen. The Saracens take Caesarea in Pa∣lestine after 7 years siege; they subdue all Asia, 839 years after Antiochus the Great lost it. Haumar builds a Temple in Ierusalem for his Superstition, in which he was murthered. Hothman his successor makes Africk tributary, and conquereth Cyprus.

In the Church, Pope Martin for opposing the Monothelites, is sent by the Exarch to Constantinople, where he is imprisoned, and then banished to Pontus. 6 Councels held this Decad. The Emperor sets out an Edict, forbidding Disputations about one or two Wills in Christ. Pyrrhus the Monothelite, Patriarch of Constantinople, recanteth and relapseth.

The Emperor buyes two years peace of the Saracens for a great sum; they take Rhodes, and defeat the Emperor in a Sea-fight, he escaped in a disguise, then he beats the Selavi. * 1.83 Muhavias the Saracen makes peace with the Emperor, and promiseth a daily tribute. The Emperor kills his brother, and is affrighted in his sleep about him. Peada of Mercia the first Christian king there, laid the foundation of Medhamstead, now Peterburgh, but was slain before he finished it. Sigebert of France adopteth Hildebert son of Grimoald, but afterward having a son Dagobert, him Grimoald shut up in a Monastery in Scotland, and makes his son Hildebert King, whom Clodoveius imprisoneth, and makes his son Childerick King. The Saracens Fleet burnt by the Christians.

In the Church, Eugenius 4. supplieth Martins place being absent, he appointed Bishops to have prisons of their own for Clergy-delinquents. Pope Vitalianus succeeds 14 years; he brought Organs into the Church. Four Councels held this Decad. The Roman Clergy sollicited by the Emperor to subscribe to the Type or Edict, but in vain. Maximus the Abbot, for refusing is scourged, his tongue cut out, and his right hand cut off, and then banished. Caesara. 9. of Persia, or Parthia rather, is baptised at Constantinople; and by her means, her husband and people.

The Saracens make peace among themselves, and refuse to pay the Emperour his Tri∣bute; * 1.84 he is defeated by the Lombards, and transporteth from Rome to Sicily all the brasse-monuments; He intended to make Syracuse the seat of the Empire. Sapores go∣vernour of Armenia rebelleth; but is killed by his horse. The Emperour stayes at Syracuse, and is slain. Constantine his son succeeds 17 yeers, who slew Mezentius his Competitor, and cuts off his two Brothers noses, that they might not rule with him. Wulphere king of Mercia kills his 2 sons with his own hands, for being baptised, but repents, and finisheth Peterborough-Church, which his brother began. Clovis of France openeth S. Dennis Tomb, and upon this fals mad. Gundebert and Pertharit two brothers, strive for Lombardy, but both are expelled by Grimoald D. of Benevent. The Saracens depopulate Afric.

In the Church Adeodatus sate Pope 7 years. 5 Councels this Decad; one was held in England, about the difference between the English and Scots for observing the Feast of Easter. The Emperour robs the Church of Rome, and gives her priviledeges.

The Saracens take Syracuse, and carry thence to Alexandria the brasse-monuments, which Consrans had taken out of Rome: they befiege Byzantium 7 years together. 30000 Sa∣racens * 1.85 slain, their Fleet fired by Callinicus with wild-fire. Peace granted to them for 30 years paying a tribute of Gold, Captives and Horses. The Bulgars seat themselves in

the lower Mesia called from them Bulgaria. The Emperour is forced to peace with them. Bamba the Visigoth overcommeth his Rebels: he is poysoned. Childeric the French king, for causing a Gentleman to be whipped, is slaine by him, with his Queen great with child. The Saracens invade Spain, and loose to Bamba 270 ships.

In the Church, Donnus the first sate Pope 2 years; he subjected the Church of Ravenna to Rome. Agatho succeeded 4 years. 5 Councels this Decad. Christs Napkin, 8 foot long, found by the Jewes, taken from them by the Saracens, and given to the Christians.

Constantine being dead, his son Iustinian succeeds 10 years. Divers countries taken from the Saracens, who are forced to pay a yearly tribute of 1000 Crowns, with a horse * 1.86 and servant daily for 10 years. Iustinian defeats the Selavi, and is defeated by the Bul∣garians. Cadwallader the last King of the Britams, becomes a Monk in Rome. K. Maldwyn of Scotland is strangled by his wife, and she is burnt. In King Eugenius the 6. his time, it rained blood through all Britain for seven dayes. In France, Theodoric of a Monk is made King; he persecutes his Bishops. The Maronites take from the Saracens all from Taurus to Libanus. The Saracens have civil-war among themselves.

In the Church, Leo 2. was Pope; He ordered the kissing of the Pax. To him succeeded Bennet 2. The Emperor gives way, that the Popes election stand good, without his or successors approbation. Iohn 5. succeeds; After him is the 8. Schisme between Peter and Theadore, the one being chosen by the Exarch, the other by the people; a third is chosen, Conon by name; then follows the 9. Schisme between Theodore and Paschal. at last Sergius succeeds 14 years. 7 Councels held this Decad. All the Manichees in Armenia burnt by Iustinian. Sergius appointed to be sung at the Com∣munion, [O Lamb of God, which takest away the sinnes of the World!]

The Saracens offer satisfaction to the Emperor for wrongs done by them, which is re∣jected, * 1.87 and the peace broken; He hireth the Sclavi, and by them beats the Saracens, but 20000. of them revolt, the Emperor is thereby defeated, and kills the rest of them: upon this losse, Sabatius governour of Armenia delivers up the Country to the Saracens. Leontius being delivered by the Emperor out of prison, and made governor of Greece, takes Iustinian, cuts off his nose, and banisheth him into Pontus. This Leontius reigned 3 years; He expels by his brother Iohn the Saracens out of Africk, and he again ex∣pelled by them; He sets up Tiberius Absimarus 7 years; he cuts off Leontius his nose, and thrusts him into a Monastery. The Saracens in Syria defeated by the Romans. Pipin is made Major of th•…•… Palace over all France; he had Charles Martel by his Con∣cubine. Ina King of the West-Saxons built S. Andrews Colledge in Wells, beautified Glassenbury, and was the first that paid Peter-pence. The Jewes conspire against the King of Visigoths in Spain; they are upon this made slaves. The Venetians choose them a Duke called Paulus Lucius, upon the Lombards incursions into their territories.

In the Church, Pope Sergius rejecteth the Councel of Trullus, for adding 103 Canons to the 6. General Councel; He is accused of whoredome, and strangely acquitted by the Bastards at 19 dayes old. 6 Councels called within this Decad. It was de∣creed that Easter-week, called Septimana in albis, should be kept holy; the Virgin Mary's Nativity is made a Feast.

The Saracens killed in Armenia. Mahumet reduceth again the Country into obedience * 1.88 12000 Saracens killed in Cilicia. Philippicus is banished, for dreaming he should be Em∣peror. Iustinian is restored again to the Empire by the Bulgarians, 8 years; He hangeth Abismarus, Heraclius, and Leontius; He breaks league with the Bulgarians, and is beaten by them. Offa King of the East-Saxons, enlarged Westminster-Church; He with Kenred King of Mercia, went to Rome and became Monks. Eugenius the 7. of Scotland lost his Queen by two Rebels who entred his chamber, and missing him, killed her great with child. The Normans make the first onset upon France, and do much mischief on the Coast. Aripert invades Lombardy, and doth many cruel acts; the Saracens invade Spain, and do much hurt. C•…•…acus Prince of Poland expels the Franconians out of his domi∣nion, builds Cracovia, and makes it his chief residence: He destroyed a mischievous

Monster, by flinging into its cave a Calfs-skin stufft with brimstone, pitch and nitre, which he devoured, and so dyed.

In the Church sate Iohn the 6. 3 years; He repaired Churches, and redeemed Cap∣tives; upon his intreaty, Gisulphus D. of Benevent gave off plundring of Campania. Aripert the Lombard bestoweth the Cottian Alpes on the Church: This was the first Province the Pope possessed. Iohn the 7. succeeds 3 years; He built our Ladies Chap∣pel in St. Peters Church: Zozimus succeeded 20 dayes, then Constantine 7 years; the Emperour met him at Nice, and kissed his feet. Callinicus, Patriarch of Constantinople, had his eyes put out, and banished to Rome: The Emperour could not procure the Pope to confirm the Councel of Trullus. Faelix Bishop of Ravenna, lost his eyes, and is banished to Pontus for refusing to pay his tax due to the Pope at his Consecration: The Pope freeth Papia from Millans jurisdiction.

Iustinian sends an Army against Chersonesus, which killed multitudes, rosted the Nobles upon spits, & 73000. children were drowned: The Chersonesians at this proclaim Philip∣picus * 1.89 Emperour 1 year, who beheaded Iustinian, and cut the throat of his son Tiberius. Thrace is wasted by the Bulgarians: Philippicus is taken, and his eyes put out: Anastasius Artemius succeeds 2 years. The Saracens send a Fleet against Constantinople. A mutiny in Phaenicia in the Emperours Army, in which the General is killed, and one Theodosius chosen, who besiegeth Constantinople, takes Anastasius, and thrusts him into a Monastery; his General Leo Isaurus is chosen 24 years. Theodosius, to redeem his son, resigneth and becomes a Priest. Solyman besiegeth Constantinople, where he dyeth, with most of his Army. Omar reneweth the siege, and departeth with loss. Constantine Copronymus born. The Archbishop of Thessalonica and the Bulgars set up Anastasius again, but the Authors are executed. The French beat the Goths quite out of France. Charles Martel, heir to Pipin, doth great feats. The Danes waste Herefordshire. Ethelbald King of Mereia builds Crowland Abbey. Mordacus King of Scots, built many Churches and Abbeys. Roderick the Visigoth, is killed with his Army by the Saracens, who makes Corduba the seat of their Kingdome. The Goths retire into Cantabria. Pelagius defeateth the Moors, and is made King of Oviedo. Aripert of Lombardy is drowned with his Treasure in the River Papia. A great dissention falls out between the Bishops of Aquilaeia and Grada. The Sa∣racens waste and take much of the Empire.

In the Church, Gregory the 2. sate Pope 17 years; He redeems Cumae from the Duke of Benevent: Two Councels held this Decad. Omar persecuteth the Christians. Ger∣many converted by Boniface. Radboldus D. of Frisia will rather go to Hell with many, then to Heaven with a few. Iohn, a blind Monk, made Patriarch of Constatinople, be∣cause he foretold that Philippicus should be Emperour.

Leo makes his son Constantine Emperour; from him all the West falls off, for prohibiting Images; His Army also rebels. Nice in Bitinia besieged by the Saracens. Charles Martel * 1.90 hath great Victories against the Germans, Bavarians, Frisians, and Moors. Luitprand the Lombard, takes Ravenna from the Exarch, and loseth it. Pane the Exarch, and his son, are slain at Rome, for intending to kill the Pope. Eutychius the Eunuch was the last Ex∣arch, for he was expelled afterward by Luitprand: The Exarchs had ruled in Italy under the Emperour 182 years. Chaganus defeats Musalmas and his Saracens.

In the Church, Pope Gregory sits, and is oftentimes attempted to be slain by the Empe∣rours emissaries; At last he excommunicates the Emperour. The Jews are seduced by a false Messias. 3 Councels held this Decad all at Rome. The Jews great enemies to Images. Leo, upon hope of long life, pulls down Images, he was called therefore Iconomachus; His Edict against Images causeth much trouble; He burneth a great Library, and 12 Library-keepers in it; His Statues are overthrown, and Constan∣tinople besieged by the Greeks. The Frisians are converted. St. Austins bones redeemed from the Saracens, and translated to Papia. Franconia and Hassia converted by Winifred.

Tiberius the Usurpers head is sent by the Exarch from Italy to Constantinople. The Saracens plunder Asia. One Philippicus scourged for absolving Witches, who had killed some * 1.91 Infants. Solyman the Saracen General, takes many Towns and Captives from Leo. In France, Charles is victorious over the Moors and Goths. In Spain, Alphonsus King of Leon assumes the title of Catholique. Rittogarus, a German Prince, for being beaten by Venda daughter to Cracus of Poland, kills himself. The Venetians kill Orso their Duke, and choose annual Magistrates. Luitprand the Lombard, and the Exarch, make league a∣gainst the Pope.

In the Church, Gregory the 3. sate 11 years; His Revenues in Sicily and Calabria amount∣ing yearly to 8000 l. are detained by the Emperour. Luitprand besiegeth Rome, and takes four Cities from the Pope; the Emperour will not be perswaded by the Pope and Italians to restore Images. One Councel held at Rome this Decad. Boniface founded the Bishopricks of Ratisbone and Saltzburg.

Copronimus succeeds Leo 34 years; he takes Ardavastus the Usurper with his two sons, and puts out their eyes, and causeth Anastasius the Patriarch to be led back upon an Asse through Constantinople, for aiding him. A great earth-quake in Syria, and a Plague in * 1.92 Constantinople. The Emperours Fleet beats the Aegyptian Moores, and the Saracens of Cyprus. Charls dieth in France, and leaveth four sons; the two elder Caroloman and Pi∣pin subdue the Gascoins, Almains and Saxons. Pipin becomes Major of the Palace alone. Luitprand the Lombard recovers Spoletum and Benevent by the Popes aide; therefore re∣stores him four Cities, with the Patrimony of Ancona, Sabina, and Narne. Rachisius the Lombard breaks the peace made with the Pope; upon which he with his Queen enters a Monastery. The Polonians choose Palatius again: Venda drowns her self out of supersti∣tion. The Huns or Hungarians transplant themselves out of Scythia into Panonia. Solo∣man the Saracen rebelleth, and is executed. The Venetian choose Dukes again. Theo∣dat Orso's son is elected.

In the Church, Zachary sate 10 years; He composeth the distractions of Italy. 7 Coun∣cels were called in this Decad. The Christians of Antioch are permitted by the Sara∣cens to choose them a Patriarch after 40 years vacancy. Peter Bishop of Damascus hath his tongue cut out by the Saracens, for refuting Infidels. The Pope would not have the Childe in Bavaria baptised with false Latine, to be rebaptised, being no heresie. Gervilius Bishop of Mentz, for murther, hawking, and hunting, is deposed. The Pater Noster and Creed ordered to be read in English, at Cliffe-Councel.

Constantine makes his son Leo Emperour: the Exarchat fals to the Lombards possession. * 1.93 Constantinople repeopled by Armenians. Constantine sends Organs and other Presents to Pipin. He expells the Sclavi out Macedonia, but is beaten by the Bulgarians. Chilperick the French King, and last of the Merovinges, is thrust by Pipin into a Monaste∣ry, who reigns alone 17 years: he with his sons Caroloman and Charls are anoin∣ted by the Pope at Paris. Pipin forceth Aistulphus the Lombard to make restitution to the Pope, and to buy his own Peace: He subdueth Saxony: Vaifarius Duke of Aquitain forced to make peace with Pipin. Alphonsus of Spain recovers Navar, and much of Portugal, and rooteth out Arianisme. Aistulphus the Lombard having taken Ravenna claimeth jurisdiction over Rome; but Pipin helps the Pope. Aistulphus breaks his neck in hunting. Desiderius made King who bestows Ferrara and other places on the Pope. Poland is invaded by the Moravians and Panonians. The Venetians to curb the Dukes power, joyn two Tribunes to govern with him. Seleucia is repaired by the Saracens, and called Bagdet. Habdel the Saracen oppresseth the Christians, the Turks waste Armenia and Persia.

In the Church, Stephen 2. was Pope but 8 dayes. Stephen 3. succeeded 5 years. He was the first Pope that was carried on mens shoulders. Pipin bestows on him the Exarch, and the Country about Luna, with Corsica, Soranum, Parma, Rhegium, Mantua, Spole∣tum and Benneventium. Paul succeeded 10 years; he is opposed by Theophilact Anti∣pope, which made the tenth schisme. Paul built a Monastery in Rome, where the Greek-Psalms were to be sung. In this Decad were held two Councels. Boniface is slain by the Frisians who were revolted from Christ. The Turks receive Mahumets Alcaron.

Constantine defeats the Bulgarians divers times, but lost his Fleet: He beheaded the Pa∣triarch: he makes Nicephorus and Christopher his sons Caesars. Leo marrieth Irene the Athenian. Fergusius of Scotland strangled by the Queen, which fact she confessed, be∣cause he preferred Concubines to her, and so stabs her self before the people. Pipin sub∣dueth all Aquitain, and instituteth the Parliament of Paris. Charls the Great succeed∣ed in France, Burgundy, and Aquitain. Soyssons left to Caraloman. The Danes descen∣ded of the Cimbri, being expelled Scythia, place themselves in that Chersonese called Cimbrick from them. The Venetians depose their Duke Monegario, and put out his eyes for tyrannising.

In the Church, a schisme which is the 11. is made by Philip a Priest, but he is cast out of the Lateran the fifth day, and Stephen the 4. chosen, who sate 4 years. This Decad produced 3 Councels: The Emperour assembleth all the Asian Monks at Ephesus, commanding them either to marry, or lose their eyes, and to be banished into Cyprus: He expels the Monks, and sels their Monasteries.

The Saracens invade the Empire, and defeat the Emperours army in Isauria. The Bulga∣rians break the peace, which cost the lives of 12000 of their men. Leo the 4. succeedeth * 1.94 Emperour 5 years: His brother Nicephorus for aspiring is banished. Telerick king of Bulgaria expelled by his subjects; is baptised in Constantinople, and made a Patritian. five of the Saracens Amira's killed in Syria by Leo's army. By putting the cold Crown kept in the Temple on his head, he sickned and died. Constantine 7 succeedeth with Irene 17 years. Mac-Donald seiseth on the Aebudes; he with the other rebels are killed by Argiles forces. Charls taketh Defiderius the Lombard, brings him into France, and restores all except Lombardy to the Pope. Charls beats the Saxons, and forceth them to be Christians. He expells the Westphalians out of his Kingdome, and takes Navarre, kils two Saracen Kings, instituteth the 12 Peers of France. Godfrey King of Denmark subdueth the Saxons, who are enjoyned to present every new King with 100 white-horses. The Spaniards are forced by the Saracens to pay a yearly tribute of Christian Virgins. Lescus 2. chosen King of Poland, for detecting the fraud of one Lescus, who used sinistrous means to be Prince.

In the Church, Adrian was Pope 24 years; he first sealed with Lead. Desiderius makes a lay-man ArchBishop of Ravenna, whom the Pope expels. Desiderius for oppressing the Pope, is subdued by Charls. The title of Patritians in Rome abolished by Pope Adrian. 9 Councels assembled this Decad. Habdalla the Saracen, commands all Christians and Jews to be marked in their hands: The Pope and Councel gave full power to Charls and his successors to choose the Pope.

A Sedition raised at Constantinople, in behalf of Nicephorus. Charls is sent to by Irene, for a match between his daughter and her son: Shee recovereth the booty from the * 1.95 Selavi. Irenes forces defeated in Italy by the French, and break off the marriage of her son, whom she married to a mean Armenian called Mary. The Danes invade England; a League made between France and Scotland. The Scots and Irish make war upon each other. Pipin son to King Charls is crowned at Rome, King of Italy. The Saxons rebell, and are subdued: they are transplanted into Brabant and Flanders. The Dukes of Benevent and Bavaria rebel, and are subdued. Charls subdueth the Sclavonians. Ethel∣burga daughter to Offa the Saxon, poysoned her husband unwittingly, and fled into France, where she is thrust into a Monastery. Irene forced by the Saracens to pay tri∣bute; her Fleet is surprised by them.

In the Church, Pope Adrian is god-father to Pipin Charls his son: he repairs Churches, and feeds 100 people daily in the Lateran. In this Decad were 5 Councels; one whereof was the 2. of Nice, or 8. General of 350 Bishops, for restoring Images. In Thrace, was digged out of a wall a stone-Coffin, with this inscription, Christ shall be born of the Virgin Mary, &c. Charls founded the Bishoprick of Breme. A Councel at Constantinople, disturbed by the people, about Images.

Constantine undertakes the government, and deposeth his mother, and admits her again upon entreaty; he is defeated by the Bulgarians: he puts out the eyes of Nicephorus, * 1.96 Christopher, and his Uncle Nicetas: Upon this, the Armenian Legions rebell: He put away his wife, and marrieth her maid: he overcomes the Saracens, and spoiles the Bulgarian Country. Irene puts out his eyes, the same day he so served his Uncle.

He dieth shortly after, and she reigns alone: She extinguished the line of Leo Isauricus, (About this time, the Sun darkned 17 dayes together) She makes peace with Charles, and puts out the eyes of Copronymus his son. Intercourse prohibited between Charles and Offa's subjects. The Danes waste England again. Egbert King of the West-Saxons becomes sole Monarch of England. Charles defeats the Hungarians and Saxons again; His son Pipin rebelleth, and is put into a Monastery. Charles builds a Bridge at Mentz over the Rhine; he kills 4000 rebellious Saxons. Alphonsus in Spain kills 70000 Moors, and frees the Land of the tribute of Virgins: He takes Lisbon from them, and makes a League with Charles. S. Iames is made Patron of Spain, whose Body was now found, and a Church built by Alphonsus for it. He sends rich Presents to Charles, who takes Buda in Hungary.

In the Church, Adrian is yet Pope: He repairs the walls of Rome ruined by the Tiber. To him succeeds Leo 3. 21 years. 4 Synods held within this Decad. The Councel of Frankfort condemns the 2. Councel of Nice. Charles founded the Archbishoprick of Hamburgh, which afterward was translated to Breme. The Patriarch of Constanti∣nople is excommunicated by the Abbot, for consenting to the Emperors second marriage, his first wife yet living.

In the East, Irene and Charles treat about a marriage; mean while Nicephorus banisheth her, * 1.97 and reigns 8 years, he makes peace with Charles; Sicily and a part of Italy are reserved for the Greek Empire. Bardanes is proclaimed Emperor, but he waves it, and enters into a Covent: Nicephorus puts out his eyes, and makes his own son Stauratius Emperor; He is beat by the Saracens, and forced to pay an annual tribute; He tyranniseth, and loseth Sardis with much treasure, and 6000 Greeks to the Bulgarians. In the West, Charlemain is crowned Emperor by Pope Leo; He reigned 14 years; He repaireth Flo∣rence, punisheth the plotters against the Pope, takes Nuceria and other places from the Greeks, transplants the Saxons into France, and gives their lands to the Vandals, he wasts Bohemia, kils Lescus the Polonian; he builds Dresda & Numberg; then by will leaves Italy to Pipin, France to Lewis, Saxony and the rest to Charles. The Spanish Moors waste Sardinia and Corsica. Egbert the English Monarch expels Balred of Kent, which he makes a Province, and calls the whole Island by the name of England. The Scots begin to weare S. Andrews Crosse in their Banners, upon the Victory they had against Athelstane of Northumberland, which S. Andrew appearing promised to them. Frisia is subdued by the Danes. The Earldome of Arragon by marriage falls to Garzias King of Navarre. Mauritius Duke of Venice, flung the Bishop of Grada from an high tower, for reproving him of his lusts; upon this flieth with his father. Quarrels between the Herocleans and Aquileians. The Venetians side with the Moors against Pipin. The Saracens divide themselves into six Principalities.

In the Church, Pope Leo sits again, after he had been beaten and imprisoned upon false crimes, of which he cleares himself in a Synod at Rome. 4 Councels were held in this Decad. Paulus Diaconus was the first that composed Postils for the year, at the command of Charles.

In the East, Nicephorus and most of the Nobility slain by Crumnus the Bulgarian. Stauratius after two moneths is thrust into a Covent by Michael Curopulata. Thrace and Macedon * 1.98 wasted by the Bulgarians; the Saracens defeated by Leo the Generell, who succeeded Emperor 7 years, Michael being retired into a Monastery, whose sons were gelded by Leo, and banished with their mother; He beats the Bulgarians into a peace. Michael is condemned to be burnt for conspiring against Leo, but is repriev•…•…d till after Christ∣masse, in the interim Leo is killed in the Temple. In the West, Pipin dieth at Ravenna, he left one son; his eldest brother Charles dieth issuelesse. Pipins son Bernard is made King of Italy. Charlemain, a little before his death, crowns his son Lewis Emperor; then dieth aged 72 years. His son Lewis, called the Pious, succeeded 27 years; He makes Lotharius King of France, and his Colleague. Pipin is made King of Aquitain, and Lewis King of Bavaria. Bernard Pipin's son rebelleth, with divers Bishops. Bernard dieth, and leaves three sons. The Bridge at Mentz burnt in three houres, which was not built in ten years. Lewis subdueth the Vandals. In Spain, the Moors rebell, and are slain by Alphonso. Popielus Prince of Poland had one of his sons devoured by Rats, as he used in

his anger to wish. Siward and Ringo striving for the Kingdome of Denmark are both slain in battel. The Norwegians infest the Danish coast. Gaunt-Monastery burnt by ac∣cident.

In the Church, Steven 5. sate 7 moneths: To him succeeded Paschalis 1. 7 yeares; he redeemed Captives, and built Churches. 10 Councels were held in this Decad. Herbert a Bishop is sent to the King of Swevia; to convert his people. St. Iames of Compostella began about this time to be famous for miracles Leo an enemy to Images. The Romans are permitted by the Emperor to choose their own Popes.

In the East, Michael Balbus is released, and reigneth 8 years: He geldeth Leo's sons. One * 1.99 Thomas aspires at the Empire, besiegeth Constantinople, but is defeated, taken and exe∣cuted, with his son. The Moors do much hurt by sea; they build Candy in Crete; they are there overcome by the Imperialists, who shortly after in their security are slain by the Moors. Euthemius Governor of Sicily revolteth to the Moors, but he is killed at Sy∣racuse. To Michael succeeded his son Theophilus 12 years: He puts to death the mur∣therers of Leo; He makes his subjects to weare short haire, because his were thin. In the West, Lewis warreth against Hungary; Lotharius is crowned Emperor at Rome; Afric wasted by the Imperial forces; A new plot detected against the Emperor. About this time it rained Corn in Gascoign. In Spain, the Moors are beacen; The country is wasted by the Normans. The Danes commit pyracies, at far as Constantinople. Harold King of Denmark, being expelled, is baptised with his brother Ericus, at Mentz. St. Marks Body is brought from Alexandria to Venice, which is laid in the Castle-chappel, and a Church erected to it. The Saracens invade Palestine, and waste Sicily. The Mo∣nastery of Gaunt rebuilt by the Abbot.

In the Church, Eugenius 2. sate 3 years. A 12. Schisme is made by Zifinius the Antipope. Valentine succeeded 40 dayes. Then Gregory 4. 17 yeares. 8 Councels held in this Decad. The Greek Emperor gives way to erect Images without the City, but not within. Ebbo Bishop of Rhemes sent by the Pope to convert the Danes. At Acon Organs are used, the first in the Western Church. Denmark and Swedeland con∣verted.

In the East, Theophilus defeats the Saracens; His son-in-law Alexius fights successefully against the Lombards. The Emperor was almost surprised by the Saracens, who take * 1.100 many Cities from the Empire; they are beaten out of Asia by Manuel the Emperors Generall. In the West, Lewis pardoneth the Conspirators; his Empresse falsly accused is restored to his bed. Pipin upon his second rebellion is committed to Trevers, whence he escapeth. The Emperors sons take arms against him. The Pope with his Bishops banish the Empresse, and imprison the Emperor; who again by the German Peers is restored, his wife recalled, and his sons pardoned. Frisia invaded by the Normans, and Antwerp burnt by them. Lotharius takes some places in Italy from the Pope. Lewis makes his son Charles King of Normandy. Pipin dieth, and the Kingdome of Aquitain is divided between Lotharius and Charles. Lewis of Bavaria rebells against his father. The Danes defeat Egbert King of England, and are defeated by him; At Portsmouth they beat, at Southampton are beaten. About this time ended the Picts Kingdom, being utterly destroyed by the Scots. The Bishops of Lions and Vienne excommunicate Lewis for marrying his Kinswoman: The Bishop of Utricht slain by her command, for threaten∣ing to excommunicate Lewis. Ordonius the Spanish King takes Cauria and Salmantica, and kills the Moors, who in battel slew Sancho King of Navar. Regmer the Dane taken by Hella King of Ireland, and stung to death with serpents. Ericus King of Denmark, of a Persecutor becomes a Convert. Iohn Duke of Venice forced to flie into France, from whence returning is put into a Monastery.

In the Church, Pope Gregory 4. instituteth the Feast of the Holy-Trinity; he calls the Feast of All-Martyrs, All-Saints. 4 Councels held within this Decad. The Feast of All-Saints translated from the 12. of May to the 1. of November. S. Bartholmew's Bones drowned in the Indian sea, are brought from Lipara to Benevent.

In the East, Theophilus taketh Sosopetra the Saracens chief City. The Persians, for want of pay, salute Theophilus Emperor, who is taken and imprisoned, and at last executed. * 1.101 To Theophilus succeeds his son Michael 25 years. The Bulgarian King is expelled by his subjects, for being a Christian: the Emperor gives him another country. In the West, Lewis dieth; Lotharius succeeds 15 years. Pipin obtains Normandy. Lotharius is twice defeated by his brothers: The difference is referred to 120 Noblemen, who award to Lotharius, Italy, a part of France, Burgundy, and Austria, which from him was called Lotharingia. Lewis King of Germany beats the Vandals. Bononia rased by the Em∣peror, for abusing his Son. The Bohemians rebell, and are subdued by the Emperor, whose forces are at last mastered by them. The English defeat the Danes. Kenneth the Scots King, removes the Marble-stone (brought from Spain to Ireland, and thence to Scotland) out of Argile into Scone, which he inclosed in a Woodden-Chair, wherein the Scots Kings were crowned. In France, Charles the Bald reigns. The Normans enter France as far as Paris. Alphonsus 3. of Spain, called the Great, makes S. Iames-Church of stone, which before was earth; He wasteth the Moors Country. The Normans loose 70 ships at Gallecia. Toledo taken by the Moors. Popielus Prince of Poland, with his wife and children devoured by Rats, which grew out of the Bodies they had murthered. The Venetian ships taken and sunk by the Saracens, who waste Dalmatia, and take Ancona; They fire also the Suburbs of Rome, and rob the Churches of St. Peter and St. Paul.

In the Church, Sergius 2 was Pope 3 years: He is opposed by Iohn a Deacon, which made the 13. Schisme. Sergius (at first) was called Os Porci. He built the Castle of S. Angelo. Leo 4. succeeded 8 years; He built a new City begun by Sergius, and calls it Leonina; He with the Neapolitans beats the Saracens at sea. 7 Councels as∣sembled this Decad. The Romans refuse to confirm Leo Pope, without the Em∣peror. Iohn the Patriarch deposed, for opposing Images.

In the East, Bardas the Emperors Uncle made him kill his Tutor Theodictus, because he * 1.102 was not advanced. Michael sends his mother and sisters into a Monastery: He is beaten by the Saracens at Samosata, and beaten again by Amer the Saracen in the West. The Saracens are expelled Benevent by Lewis, who is made Emperor by Lotharius, and he enters a Monastery. Lewis reigned 18 years: He makes the Dalmatians pay Tribute; He warreth against the Selavi, Vandals, and Sarab. He wins most of France. The Danes enter the Thames, plunder Canterbury and London, but are defeated in Surry. The Scots beat the English, and are beaten by them. The Picts passe into Denmark and Norway. In France, Pipin escaping out of his Monastery, is taken and imprisoned. The Normans take Tours and Anjou, and upon civil-wars at home, return. In Spain, Toledo and Corduba rebell. Alphonsus raiseth the Moors from the siege of Conimbria. The Danes invade Holland. Lotharius confirms the Venetian priviledges.

In the Church, Leo made many Collects. He builds Centum-cellae, or Civita-Vecchia, spoiled by the Saracens, and calls it Leopolis. To him succeeded Iohn 8. who, some say, was a woman, others deny it. Bennet 3. succeeded 2 years; opposed by Anasta∣sius, in the 14. Schisme. Nicholaus 1. succeeds 9 years: He hid himself, that he might not be chosen. This Decad afforded 9 Councels. The Manichees are punished by Theodora in the East.

In the East, Constantinople is besieged by the Russians. Bardas, by Michaels negligence, made Caesar: he favoured Learning. The Church of Sophia burnt. Bardas killed by Basilius, * 1.103 who is made Caesar; he kills Michael, and reigns 19 years; he caused restitution to be made of half, which Michael had spent on his Flatterers; he raiseth the Saracens from Racusa, and takes Samosata from them, and helpeth Lewis against them. In the West, Caroloman rebels against his father Lewis the Emperor, forceth the Sclavi to peace; he expels the Saracens out of Campania into Calabria; he is reconciled to his brother Charles. Lotharius forsakes his Concubine, and takes his Wife again. Lambert Duke of Spoletum loseth his Dutchy for plundring Rome. The Saracens lose many places to the Western Princes. Bari is taken, and in it the Saracen-Sultan. Ethelred the English King defeated the Danes nine times; slew nine of their Earls, and one of their Kings. The Danes challenge Pictland, and commit great outrages in Fife. Thierry son to Sigebert

Duke of Aquitaine is made the first Earle of Holland by the French King Charles. The Normans waste Anjou and other places. Charls invadeth Lotharius his kingdome, and is crowned at Mentz, and divides the Kingdome with Lewis King of Germany: the Saracens are expelled Grada, by the Venetians. Baldwin of Flanders reconciled to Charls the Bald. Thierry of Holland, subdueth his rebellious people, and the Frislanders; obtaineth Zealand, and drives the Danes out of Holland.

In the Church, Nicolaus sits yet; he opposed the Synod of Constantinople, and excom∣municates Photius the Patriarch, and is excommunicated by him; and forceth Lo∣tharius to take his wife again. Hadrian succeeds 4 years: He threatueth Charls and Lewis for invading the kingdome of Lorrain. 16 Councels held this Decad; one whereof was the eighth General Councel of Constantinople, against Photius. The Sclavi in Moravia receive the Gospel: the Arch-Bishop of Colen and Trevers deposed for cau∣sing Lotharius to repudiate his wife. Lotharius denies the Popes power in Temporals. The King of Bulgaria becomes a Monk, and puts out the eyes of his Apostate son. The Huns and Russians converted: The Pope in the Synod of Constantinople obtaineth ju∣risdiction over the Bulgarians; but they fell afterward to the Greek Church.

In the East, Basilius refuseth to acknowledge Lewis Emperour: therefore the match be∣tween Constantine his son and Lewis his daughter is broken off. Basilius takes Caesarea in * 1.104 Cappadocia, with much booty. The Saracens invade the Empire, but are expelled: They of Tharsus and Cilicia are beaten at Sea. In the West, Lewis is crowned King of Lorrain at Rome, and is taken prisoner by Aldegisus D. of Benevent. Lewis warreth a∣gainst the Bohemians, who are forced to pay Tribute. The Emperour dieth at Millan; and Charls the Bald crowned at Rome. 2 years after, Lewis of Germany dieth; his three sons divide his lands. The Emperour is defeated for incroaching on them: he makes Boso King of Arles, and is poysoned by a Jew. Lewis the Stammerer succeeds 18 months; he dyeth. Caroloman the next heir resigns (being paralitick) to Charls the Grosse 8 years, so the Empire is translated from the Western French to the Eastern. Edmunds-bury in England built to the memory of Edmund the Martyr. Peace made between the Danes and English. Denewolf of a Cow-heard is made Bishop of Winchester, for entertaining King Elfred in his flight from the Danes: the Scots beat the Danes, and are beaten by them. In France, Caralomans eyes are put out for rebelling: a great Plague of Locusts, and Dearth ensueth. Peace in Spain between Alphonsus and the Moores. Most part of England subdued by the Danes. Canutus their king is baptized in England: the Nor∣mans defeated in Frisia: the Saracens are beaten by the Persians; they force the Pope to pay tribute, they take Syracusa.

In the Church, Iohn 8. sate ten years; he payes to the Saracens 25000 crowns, to leave his territories: He is imprisoned by the D. of Spoletum, whom upon his escape to France, he excommunicated. 7 Councels held this Decad. Bels first used in the Greek Church; upon the sending of twelve Bels to Basilius the Emperour, by Urso D. of Venice. Photius the Patriarch is restored by a Synod of Constantinople.

In the East, Basilius imprisoneth his son Leo, for wearing a Dagger; but is freed by some * 1.105 words uttered by a Parrot: Basilius being wounded by a Stag, dieth. Leo 6 succedeth 25 years; he loseth much by the Lombards, and his forces in Macedonia are defeated by the Bulgarians, who desire peace, upon the comming of the Hungarians to aide the Empe∣rour. In the West, Charls the Emperour, with Lewis king of Germany, besiege Vienna, and drive Boso out of France. Lewis robs the Church of Mentz, to pay the Normans, who had invaded his Territories; upon his death Charls seiseth on his lands: the Normans burn Constance and Trevers. Guido E. of Tuscany aids the Saracens against the Emperour, who are afterward reconciled. Bavaria and Austria spoiled by the Sclavi: the Empe∣rour is deposed for giving away Normandy, and being unsit for government. Arnulph succeeds 12 years. England about this time was divided into Shires, Hundreds and Ty∣things, under King Elfred. The Danes are forced into France. The Scots beat the Irish, and take Dublin. Boso makes himself King of Burgundy. Paris besieged by the Normans; of them Caraloman buyes his peace, after he had taken Vienna: they waste France, and be∣siege Paris again; the Emperour to quiet them gives them Neustria, now called Nor∣mandy. Odo of Saxony, of whom came the Capets, defeats the Normans in Flanders. Gallecia in Spain is made a kingdome, and Ordogno Alphonsus second son King thereof. Alphonsus is forced by his son Garzia to resigne Leon to him, who died childelesse: so

Leon falls to his brother Ordogno, who beat the Moors. The Hungarians being deluded by Leo, invade the Western Empire, chiefly France, to be eased of their Tribute laid on them by Charlemain.

In the Church, to Iohn (whose brains were beaten out with a hammer) Martin 2. suc∣ceeded 1 year; then Adrian 3. 1 year; then Steven 5. 6 years. 3 Councels were held in this Decad. Godfrey King of the Normans baptised. The Monastery of Mount Cassin burnt by the Saracens. Photius the Patriarch deposed.

In the East, Simeon the Bulgarian, upon the departure of the Hungarians, vexed Leo again; who to quiet them, restores their prisoners. The Saracens take Lemnos and Taurome∣nium * 1.106 in Sicily. The Lombards lose Benevent to the Marquis of Tuscany, after 330 years possession. Thessalonica taken by the Saracens. In the West, Arnulph makes the Duke of Moravia King of Bohemia. Guido is crowned Emperor by the Pope. Arnulph is aided by the Hungarians against Zuindebold the Moravian, whom he had made King of Bohe∣mia; He takes divers Towns in Italy; Rome is taken by means of a Hare: his wife is convicted of adultery; he falls into a Palsie, and dieth of the Lousie-disease; His sonne Lewis 4. succeeds 12 years. The Danes do much hurt in England; the Scots help the English against them. The Normans are beaten in Britany. Charles the Simple of France and Odo have great wars, Ordogno of Spain, and Garzias King of Navar, are defeated by the Moors. Possessions are given to the Hungarians, for their service to Arnulph the Emperor.

In the Church, Formosus is Pope 4 years: He is opposed by Sergius the Antipope, which made the 15. Schisme. Boniface 6. succeeds, who was expelled within a moneth for his lewd life. His successor was Steven 6. 3 years: He abused and mutilated the dead body of Formosus, which he caused to be digged up; he is taken by Aldebert Marquis of Tuscany, and strangled in prison. Romanus succeeded 3 moneths. 5 Synods held within this Decad.

In the East, the Saracens invade Greece, and are defeated, and then defeat Himerius the Em∣perors Generall. Constantine son to Leo is crowned Emperor. The Saracens defeat the * 1.107 Emperors Fleet. In the West, Lewis is beaten by the Hungarians, who waste all Ger∣many. The rebellious Frislanders are subdued by Thyerry the Hollander; who in signe of subjection enjoined them to make low-doors, that they might stoop as they entred. Berengarius in Italy is defeated by the Hungarians, and their departure is procured with mony. In Spain, Alphonso defeats the Saracens, then entred a Monastery, which shortly after he forsook, then he was imprisoned and lost his eyes. Ramirus of Spain invades Toledo, takes Madrid, and defeats the Moors. Roan in France with other places taken by Rollo D. of Normandy, who besiege Paris and beat the French.

In the Church, Theodorus 2. sits 20 dayes: Iohn 9. succeeded 4 years: He confirmed the Acts of Formosus, which caused a sedition, so that he fled from Ravenna. Benet 4. succeeded 2 years. The 16 Schism, in which Leo 5. after 40 dayes, is im∣prisoned by Christopher, aided by the Marquis of Tuscany, and after 7 moneths, is sent unto a Covent by Sergius 3. Theodora, the Marquises Concubine, ruleth in Rome, Sergius makes her daughter Marosia his Concubine, of whom he begot Iohn the 11 or 12. This Decad produced 5 Councels. The Bohemians and Nor∣mans converted to the Faith. Leo the Emperour takes a fourth wife, against the Custome of the Greek Church, therefore he is Excommunicated by the Patriarh of Constantinople, whom for this, Leo banished.

In the East, to Leo succeedeth his son Constantine 8. 50 years, who ruled with his mother Zoe. Constantinople besieged by Simeon Prince of Bulgaria, who is hired to return home. * 1.108 He breaks the peace, and takes Adrianople. The Italian Princes crave help against the Saracens, who had invaded Calabria and Apulia. The Greeks beat the Bulgarians, and are beat by them. Zoe is sent into a Monastery, and Romanus rules with the Emperor his son-in-law. In the West, the Emperor buyes his peace of the Hungarians: he dieth

of grief, and in him endeth the race of Charlemain in Germany. Conradus Duke of Fran∣conia succeeds 7 years. Henricus Auceps aspires. The Dukes of Suevia disturb the peace. The Emperor is beaten by the Duke of Merspurg. Ratisbone taken from the Emperor by Arnulph Duke of Bavaria, and lost again. Conradus sickneth, and commends Henry Duke of Saxony to the Empire: This Henry reigned 17 years; He was sirnamed the Falconer. In France, William Earl of Aquitain founded the Monastery of Clugny. Robert Earl of Paris rebels against the King for his insufficiencie, who is surprised and im∣prisoned by Robert Earl of Vermendois. In Spain, the Moors are beaten again, and the Rebels suppressed. The Navarrois are defeated by the Castilians. The Venetians ob∣tain leave of the Emperor to coyn mony. The Hungarians invade Italy.

In the Church, Anastasius sate 2 years. Iohn 10. succeeded 16 years: He falls out with Albericus Marquis of Tuscia, and is expelled the City; whereupon he calls in the Hungarians, who commit many outrages. Albericus is slain by his people. One Councel was held this Decad at Constans, inhibiting marriage in the 7. Degree.

In the East, Romanus crowns his wife and son, and subscribes before the Emperor; he is * 1.109 overcome by the Bulgarians, who take Hadrianople, but are expelled by Romanus. The Sa∣racens at Lemnos are defeated by the Emperors fleet. Romanus makes two of his sons Cae∣sars, & another a Church-man. In the West, Burchard D. of Sweve is forced to acknowledg Henry Emperor, who gets Lorrain from Charles of France. Arnulph is forced to obedi∣ence. The Hungarians being defeated by the Emperor, make peace for nine years, after which time they are expelled Germany. The Vandals subdued, and Brandeburgh taken by the Emperor; multitudes of Vandals killed neer the Baltic sea. In France, Robert Earl of Paris is chosen King, whom Charles assisted by the Normans slew: then Raoul Duke of Burgundy is chosen, who leagueth with the Normans. Charles is released, and again imprisoned, then dyeth. In Spain, the rebellions of Castile, Navar and Gallecia are suppressed by Ordonius 3. who dyeth in his expedition against the Moors. Elfred, an English Nobleman, who had conspired to put out King Athelstans eyes, abjured him∣self at Rome, fell down and dyed 3 days after. Athelstan overcomes the Welsh, and beats the Scots. Venice burnt by the Hungarians. Siffrid the Dane having wasted Flanders, and ravished the Earls daughter, hanged himself.

In the Church Anastasius sits, who consecrated a Boy of 5 years old Bishop of Rhemes. Raoul King of Burgundy is made King of Italy, to cross Berengarius, who is expelled Italy, who therefore called in the Hungarians, that burn Papia. The Pope makes Hugh, Earl of Arles, King against Raoul, who returned to France. Guy, this Hugh's brother, imprisoneth, and strangleth the Pope, after he had killed his brother Peter. Leo 6. succeeds, whom Guy after 7 moneths imprisoned; he dyed, and Stephen 8. suc∣ceeded two years. Marozia the strumpet, was the death of these two Popes. 3 Coun∣cels kept this Decad. Raoul King of Burgundy, bestows on the Emperour the Spear that wounded Christ.

In the East, the Russians waste the country about Constantinople: divers Greeks gelded by the Beneventines. In the West, the Hungarians being denyed their tribute of the Em∣perour, * 1.110 spoil Germany, but are at last defeated and expelled. Misna made a Marquisat, and Guelders an Earldom: Henry dieth, to him succeeds Otho the first his son 42 years. The Palatine for rebelling, is banished, who being pardoned, conspires with Henry the Emperours brother. In England, King Athelstan drives the Britains out of Devonshire into the remote parts of Cornwall; he takes Westmerland and Cumberland from the Scots; to him was sent out of France, Constantine the Great his sword, in the hilt of which was one of the nails of the Cross. In France, Lewis son to Charles returns out of Eng∣land, and reigneth 18 years. In Spain, Sancho King of Leon recovers his Kingdom, to whom Ferdinand of Castile selleth a horse and a hawk, conditionally to double the pay∣ment everyday, after it should become due: This Ferdinand is taken prisoner by the Navarrois, and released; so was the King of Navar taken and released: Ferdinand escapes out of prison by his wises means, who exchanged apparel with him. Sancho makes Castile a Kingdom, in satisfaction for his horse and hawke. About this time some Bishopricks were founded in Denmark. The Istrians by surprising some Venetian Virgins, as they presented themselves after their custome, in our

Lady Church, (the memorial whereof is kept at Candlemasse) are forced to pay a yearly tribute to Venice. Comaculum refusing to pay, is taken and annexed to the Venetian Ter∣ritories. The Saracens are beaten in Castile and Germany: Genua is taken by them, and cruelly used.

In the Church, Iohn 11. sate 6 years; Marozia delivers Rome to Hugh, who imprison∣eth the Pope; whom Albericus freed, and expelled Hugh with Marozia. Leo 7. suc∣ceeds 4 years. Two Councels held this Decad. The Audean Hereticks obtain now the name of Anthropomorphites. Romanus makes his son at 16 years, Patriarch of Constan∣tinople, to whom he procures a Pall from the Pope.

In the East, Romanus hires the Turks to leave Thrace: he is sent to a Covent by his sonne * 1.111 Steven. Romanus having lost two of his other sons, dieth. Constantine reigned 12 years; he inviteth Schollars into Greece. In the West, the Emperour and French King are re∣conciled. Henry the Emperours Brother obtains pardon for his Rebellion. Otho be∣ing wounded in hunting, makes his son Ludolphus his Colleague and successor, but afterward changed his mind: He makes his Brother Henry, Duke of Bavaria; who ex∣pelled thence the Hungarians. Otho defeates the Danes. In Italy, Hugh made a league with the Saracens: his people upon this revolt; he flies into France, and becomes a Monk. The Saracens beaten out of Calabria by the Greeks. Otho invades Flanders, and is opposed by the Gauntois. Aquileia taken by Henry the Emperours Brother. St. Wen∣ceslaus is made King in Bohemia by the Emperour; he refused the Title, not the Govern∣ment: he is murthered by his brother in the Church; and his wicked mother the cause of this murther, was swallowed quick in the Earth. Otho beats the Danes, and wastes their Country. In Spain, Zancho is poysoned with an Apple by Gonsalvus the Re∣bel, whom he had pardoned. Ferdinand loseth many places in Castile to the Moores, and dieth for grief. Ramire defeats the Moors in Leon. In France, the D. of Normandy is reconciled to the King, who takes Rohan, and makes Robert Earl of Paris. Hugh Ma∣jor of the Palace, takes the King in England. Analph of Ireland intrudes into Northum∣berland, who is banished by King Edmund, and Cumberland bestowed on the Scots. King Edmund is slain treacherously at a feast. Analph is recalled by the Northumbrians, and made King there.

In the Church, Steven being dead of a wound received in a tumult, Martine the 3. sate 3 years; to him succeeded Agapetus the 2. 9 years. In this Decad were called 5 Councels. The Russians persecute the Christians. Otho spreads Christianity in Den∣mark, Swethland and other northern parts.

In the East, the Emperours Fleet is defeated by the Saracens at Candy. Bardus the Empe∣rours * 1.112 General, taketh much from them. Romanus poysoned his Father, who died not in two years after, some of the poyson being spilt. In the West, Otho forceth Boleslaus the Bohemian to submit: he adds Belgium and Burgundy to the Empire: divers rebell a∣gainst Otho, who at last submit. The Bishop of Saltzburg's eyes are put out for calling the Bavarians into Bavaria, where they were all slain. Otho subdueth the Vandals; Otho by marrying Adelheida becoms King of Italy, which he leaves to Berengarius except Verona and Aquileia, which he gave to Henry his brother. Berengarius playes the tyrant, and wars with the Pope for the Dutchy of Spoletum. Piedro of Venice is banished, and turns Pyrat against the Venetian ships, the report of which killed the Duke his father with grief: he is notwithstanding recalled by the State. The Church of Grada is made Me∣tropolis of Venia and Istria. Harold the Dane holdeth of the Emperour, and receiveth the Faith. Five of the Hungarian Kings hanged in Bavaria. In Spain, Garzias of Castile, invad•…•…th Leon: he pursueth his wife with her Adulterer, and kils them both in bed. The Moores mean while invade his Territories. In France, Lewis is killed by a fall from his horse; His son Lotharius succeeds 32 years: Hugh by his death, leaveth his Dutchy of Paris to Hugh Capet, who is declared Duke of France and Earl of Poitou. The Northumbrians and Mercians revolt from Edwy king of England, for his evil life, and s•…•…tup his brother Edgar against him: The King hereupon dieth for grief. Edgar reigned 56 years; He rigs out a great Fleet to guard the Coasts. Malcolme King of Scotland is murthered in Murrey.

In the Church, Iohn 12. sate 8 years, he was the first Pope (say some) that changed his name from Octavian to Iohn. 3 Councels held this Decad. St. Matthews reliques translated from Ethiopia to Sulernum. Helena Queen of Russia is baptized at Constan∣tinople; she sends to Otho for Priests to convert her Subjects.

In the East, Romanus 2. reigned 3 years; he beat the Saracens in Crete, by Nicephorus Phocas; he was forbidden to return to Constantinople, because there was a prophesie, that the Conquerour of Crete should be Emperour: which fell out true; for he succeeded 6 * 1.113 years: he beats the Saracens out of Cilicia: He is sorry that his forces took Antioch; be∣cause he was told, that if it were taken he should miscarry; he becomes covetous and odious; he kils Otho's Ambassadours, who by his own order came to treate with him about a match, between young Otho, and his daughter Theophania: He is killed by Iohn Zimisces, and his own Empresse. This Iohn succeeded 6 years; he thrusts the Em∣presse into a Monastery, and sends Theophania to Otho: In the We•…•…, Otho's aide is intrea∣ted by the Pope against Berengarius, whom Otho defeats, and causeth his son Otho to be crowned: He sends the wife of Berengarius to him; he setleth Lombardy, and deposeth the Pope for adhering to his enemy: He banisheth Bereus with his wife and children into Bavaria. Adelbert his enemy being defeated, the Pope is by him restored: then to re∣venge the death of his Ambassadours, he cut off the Noses of divers Calabrian and Apu∣lian Greeks, and sends them to Constantinople. The Saracens lose Crete, Cyprus, with 100 Cities, Cilicia, Tripolis in Phenicia, Antioch, Calabria, and Apulia, all this within this Decad. Harold of Norway, by sacrificing his two sons, obtained a Tempest which dis∣persed the Danish Fleet, that came to demand tribute. Mecislaus King of Poland is Bap∣tized; he builds many Churches, and erects two Archbishopricks. Edgar King of Eng∣land, imposeth a yearly tribute of 300 Wolves upon the Welch: He is cheated of his wife by his favourite Ethelwolde, whom he slew, and then married her. The Danes land in Scotland, and are forced to flie to their ships.

In the Church, Pope Iohn is deposed for divers crimes. Leo the 8. is chosen, but upon the Emperours departure Iohn is restored again; Leo flieth to Otho; he is slain in the act of Adultery by the womans husband. Bennet the 5. is chosen. Otho returneth and setles Leo; so Bennet is banished to Hamburg. This makes the 17 Schisme. Iohn 13 succeeds 6 years; he is imprisoned 11 moneths, and restored by the Emperour; he was the first that consecrated Bels, and gave them names. 6 Councels held this De∣cad. Miesco King of Poland ordereth, that every Knight at the reading of the Gospel should draw his sword in defence thereof, and at the naming of it, to say, [Glory be to thee, O Lord.] Hungary is converted.

In the East, Bardas overcomes the Rebels in Asia: the Rossi expelled out of Bulgaria. Zimi∣sces * 1.114 is murthered by an Eunuch for complaining against the wealth of the Eunuchs. Ba∣silius and Constantine sons of Romanus succeed 50 years. Bardas rebelleth, and joyneth with the Saracens. The Imperialists beaten by the Bulgarians. In the West, Otho marrieth with Theophania: Otho the father dieth, and Otho the son succeeds 10 years. Henry Duke of Bavaria opposeth him a while, then desisteth; Henry afterward rebelleth, and flieth into Bohemia, which is wasted by the Emperour, and Henry with his son banished: Otho makes peace with Lotharius. Elcain the Saracen Prince makes Alcair in Aegypt his Seat: they lose Fraxinetum, and recover Consentia. The Venetians drive them from Capua. Piedro Duke of Venice, for his tyrannies is killed with his son: he set his Pa∣lace, S. Marks Church, and 300 houses on fire: His successor Pietro Ursulo repaired all again, and bestowed a Table of Gold on the High-Altar. The Isle of Sembia in Russia is subdued by Aquinus the King of Denmarks eldest son: his youngest son Sueno rebelleth against him; at last, this Harold the father is slain, and Sueno succeeds. A part of Lorrain is given by Otho to the Bishops of Liege, Trevers, and Colen. S. Iames of Compostella over∣thrown by the Moors; they are defeated by king Pharemund. In England, king Edgar built 47 Monasteries, besides Rumsey-Abby for Nuns; he is murthered by his mother in law: she in pennance built the Monastery of Malmesbury and Wharwell. Duffus the Scots king is bewitched and murthered: Culenus his successor, for his wicked life, is also slain by a Thane whose daughter he had ravish'd.

In the Church, Domnus 2. sate 3 moneths; Bennet 6. succceded: he is strangled in the Castle of St. Angelo, by means of Boniface 7. which makes the 18 Schisme: he seeing the City bent against him, flieth to Constantinople with all the Jewels of the Vatican. To him succeeds Bennet the 7. 9 years. This Decad produced 5 Councels. The Patriarch of Constantinople prohibits Zimisces to enter the Church, for murthering Nicephorus; he layeth the fault on the Empresse, who is made a Nun, and he an Emperour. A Wheele-wrights son is made Archbishop of Mentz: hence a Cart-wheel was added to the Arms of that See.

In the East, Basilius by the Saracens help recovereth Calabria and Apulia from Otho, whom they put to flight, and took him in Merchants Cloths, but he redeemed himself, and s•…•…∣seth * 1.115 on Benevent. Larissa is taken from the Greeks by Samuel King of Bulgaria. The Ar∣my proclaims Barias Phocas Emperour, who laid siege to Constantinople; but he died suddenly: Upon this, the Greeks submit to the Emperour. In the West, the Greeks are expelled out of Illyricum and Dalmatia by Otho: in his abscence, Germany is wasted by the Selavi, and Brandenburg taken. Otho having defeated the Saracens of Italy, is woun∣ded by a poysonable arrow, and dieth: he is interred at Rome. His son Otho 3. suc∣ceeds 17 years. Henry of Bavaria proclaims himself Emperour, seiseth on Otho, but is forced to restore him to the Bishoprick of Mentz: Otho subjugates Bohemia, and insti∣tutes the Palatinat of the Rhene. In France, Lotharius invadeth Lorraine, takes Verdun with the Earl, and then restores them: to him succeeded his son Lewis 5. who is poi∣soned by his wife. Hugh Capel is chosen, and Charls of Lorrain the heir rejected; he ta∣keth Leon and driveth Hugh from it. In England, the Danes doe much mischief, but are beaten in the West. Richard Earl of Normandy having invaded England, is perswad•…•…d by the Pope to return. Hay a plough-man in Scotland, put the Danes to flight, after they had defeated the Kings forces. Great troubles between the Countries of Anguse and Mernes. In Spain, to Pharemund succeedeth Alphonsus 5. King of Leon 28 years. In Den∣mark King Sueno Apostatiseth; he is taken three times by the Iutians, and redeems him∣self, 1 for his weight in Gold, 2. and twice his weight in Silver: the last time he is re∣deemed by the Danish Ladies, who sold their Jewels to free him; therefore he made women capable to inherit: He is at last expelled his kingdome by Ericus King of Swed∣land. Otho prohibiteth all Italy from commercing with Venice: wherefore the houses of the Caloprini are rased, their wives and children imprisoned, for incensing Otho against Venice: the Duke becomes a Monk.

In the Church, Iohn the 13 sate 8 moneths; and is starved by Boniface the 7. who after 9 years returneth to Constantinople, and after 4 moneths died suddenly: his body was dragged through the streets: succeeded Iohn 14. 11 years; he was expelled by Crescentius the Consul, and is by him again recalled. Two Synods held this Decad. Adelbert B. of Prague, preacheth to the Hungarians, and leaves Bohemia.

In the East, Samuel Prince of Bulgaria takes many Greek Commanders prisoners, whom the Emperours army redeemeth by seising on his Tents. In the West, Otho is crowned * 1.116 at Rome; he puts Crescentius to death for rebelling, and restores the Pope: he makes Crescentius his widow his Concubine, whom he burned, for causing him execute an Earl whom she falsly accused. In France, Charls taketh Rhemes: he is betrayed and dieth in prison. Hugh dischargeth the office of Major of the Palace, and erecteth a Constableship: he excluded Bastards from inheriting the Crown. To him succeeds Robert his son. In Spain, Sancho poysoned his mother with that poyson she had provided for him: Hence the custome of Spain is for the women to drink first. Barcelona spoiled by the Moores, and the Earl killed; 70000 Moores are slain, and all recovered from them. In Eng∣land the Danes are hired by Etheldred to depart; they enter the land again with divers fleets, and waste many parts of the kingdome. Kenneth in Scotland poysoned the Prince of Cumberland, that his own son might succeed; whom he declareth heir: he is affrighted in a Vision for this murther; visits the Shrine of Palladius, and is murthered by a wo∣man. Constantine the Bald, assumeth the crown: Malcolme, Kenneth's son opposeth him in vain: Kenneth, Malcolme's base brother, and Constantine are slain in a battel. Grime, Ne∣phew to Duffus makes himself King. Adelbert B. of Prague labouring to convert Borus∣sia, is slain there. In Hungary King Stephen establisheth Christianity. In Denmark, Sueno by the Scots help, recovereth his kingdom. Olaus king of Norway is defeated at Sea, and drowned by Sueno, who thereupon possessed that kingdome. The Venetians take Cor∣cyra, and destroy Pharos: they obtain of Otho, jurisdiction over their own Churches: It is ordered that the Duke of Venice should be also stiled Duke of Dalmatia; they take 40 Pyrat ships.

In the Church, Iohn 15 sate 4 moneths; Gregory 5. 3 years; the 19 schisme follows: for Crescentius expelleth him, and sets up Iohn Bishop of Placentia; but Gregory is restored, Iohn whipped, exoculated and slain; and Crescentius after the losse of his members hanged. Silvester 2. succeeded 4 years; this Decad produced 7 Synods.

In the East, the Bulgarians are beaten by the Emperour, who recovers most of his Cities: he sends forces against the Saracens, now before Capua. In the West, Otho visits the bo∣dy * 1.117 of Adelbert in Polonia: He is taken at Rome, and released; at last is poysoned with a pair of gloves, which Crescentius his widow gave him. Henry 2. succeeded 23 years, he defeats all his opposers: he being in danger at Papia, leapeth down from a Wall, and dis-joynts his thigh, whence he halted, and from this was nicknamed, The lame. He had wars and peace with Flanders, and quarrels with the D. of Bavaria. Robert the French King makes his son Robert Duke of Burgundy, being escheated to the Crown. Alphonso of Spain correcteth the Gothic Laws. Sancho King of Navar stiles himself King of Spain: His son Garzia is dis-inherited for accusing his mother of Adultery, and Ramire made King of Arragon. Alphonso besieging Viscum in Portugal is shot dead with an arrow. The Danes are burnt in a Church at Oxford: they rase Excester, spoil Norwich, take the Isle of Wight; the Canterburians redeem their peace with money. In Scotland it is agreed that Grime should remain King, and Malcolm with his heirs should succeed. Grime ty∣rannizeth, he is taken by Malcolm in Atholl, and his eyes put out: To him succeeds Malcolm 2. 13 years. Boleslaus is made King of Poland by the Emperour, who giveth the spear of St. Maurice, and a nail of the Cross for the Armes of that Kingdom. Cra∣covia is taken by the Bohemians, and Prague by the Polanders, with the Vice-grave and King, whose eyes are put out. Boleslaus subdueth Moravia. Giula Governour of Tran∣silvania invades Hungary. King Stephen takes Giulas wife and children, and treasure enough to build a Church in Alba. Giula is baptized with his Family, and dismissed. The Earl of Flanders, and the Emperour differ abou•…•… Lorrain: the EarI takes Valenciens, and restores it to the Emperour, who bestows it upon the Earl, with the Isles in Zea∣land, which occasioned a long War between the Flemmins and Hollanders. Ierusalem taken by the Saracens.

In the Church, Iohn the 16. sate 5 moneths: Iohn the 7. succeeded 6 years, then Sergius 4. 3 years. In this Decad were held 3 Councels. The Greek Church is united to the Latine. The feast of Mary's Nativity observed by Fulbert B. of Charters. The Temple of the Sepulchre overthrown by the Prince of Babylon, upon the Jews importuni∣ty; but they are banished, and the Temple rebuilt by Mary the Princes mother.

In the East, the Bulgarians are defeated, and there eyes put out, except their Commanders, * 1.118 who lost but one eye. The Emperour defeateth the Saracens, and subdueth all Bulga∣ria, Prince Iohn being slain. The Normans are expelled Apulia. In the west, Brem and Hamburg spoiled by the Saxons and Vandals. The Emperour is worsted by the Bohe∣mians. The King of Burgundy makes the Emperour his Heir; hereupon the Burgun∣dians rebell. In Spain, Pharemund the 3. King of Leon repaireth the Churches ruined by the Saracens. The Earldom of Castile falls to the King of Navar. Mahumet is the last King of the Moors in Corduba: Pharemund is slain in battell by Ferdinand of Castile, the first of that name, King of Castile and Leon 37 years. The Danes invade Canterbury again, kill the Archbishop, Monks and multitudes of People: Sueno kills the Bishop of London, takes it, and expels Ethelred. His son Canutus is expelled, and returns; and Ethelred being dead, the Kingdom is divided between Edmund Ironside and Canutus: Edmund is slain, and Canutus Crowned. The Danes in Scotland are overthrown at Aberden, in memory thereof a Bishoprick is erected there by Malcolme. The Polan∣ders invade Pomerania and are defeated by the Emperour: The Normans waste Frisia, and burn Utricht. The Saracens take Sardinia from the Pisans, and lose it again: they are expelled Italy by the Popes Army.

In the Church, Benet the 8. sate 12 years. Gregory is set up by another faction, and Ben∣net expelled, which makes the 20. Schism. Benet is restored by the Emperour. 5 Councels assembled this Decad. Iews executed at Rome for whipping Christs Picture. 13 Manichees burnt at Orleance. It was decreed in the Councel of Nimi∣gen, that the Bread should stand on the right side of the Altar, and the Chalice on the left.

In the East, Bas•…•…lius being dead, his brother Constantine reigned alone 3 years, he takes 12 * 1.119 Saracen ships which had invaded the Cyclaves. The Greeks recover Capua: To Con∣stantine succeeds Romanus Argyrus 5 years, whose eyes were preserved by his wifes en∣tring into a Monastery. In the West, the plague rageth through Germany, and out of

the dead bodies grew Serpents. The Emperour recovers Capua, Apulia and Calabria from the Greeks. The Marquis beat out of Brandeburg by the Vandals, and he forced to live upon a Canons place in Magdeburg. To Henry succeeds Conrade 15 years▪ he Crowns his son King of the Romans, and goeth into Italy: he is crowned at Rome, and order∣eth that the Emperours should be crowned Kings of Italy by the Bishops of Milan, and to wait on them at their Imperiall Coronation. He hath Wars with Sieven King of Ba∣varia. Rudolph King of Burgundy revoketh the Act which he made to the Emperour. Boleslaus of Poland forceth his Gentry to pay Tithes, he maketh Russia pay Tribute. Olaus of Norway is slain by Canutus his faction, and Canonized: Sueno Canutus's son is beaten in Scotland. Boleslaus of Bohemia built 20 Churches: His successor Boleslaus 2. lost Cracovia, he lost his eyes, and resigneth to Iaromire, whose eyes were also put out by Udalric. Otho Duke of Venice is shaved and banished by Flabenico. Otho's brother Urso Bishop of Grada procures Flabenico to be banished. The Bishop governeth the State till his brother Otho's return, who died before the message came. The Earl of Hol∣land hath War with Frisia. Edward and Edmund, the sons of Ironside, are sent to Sweden to be murthered; but Olaus King of Sweden pitied them, and sent them to Steven King of Hungary, who used them kindly.

In the Church, Iohn the 19. sate 9. years: A Saracen King is baptized at Rome. 3 Councels held this Decad. The Polonians will rather serve the Devil, then be Christians and pay Tithes, therefore they rebell, but are suppressed: The Greek Church falls off again from the Latine, because the Pope would not give way that the Patriarch o•…•… Constantnople should be stiled General Patriarch. The Gospel preach∣in Norway by the English.

In the East, Argirus is beaten in Syria: He taketh Tribute of the Saracens. Mysia and Il∣lyria wasted by the Pazinaz•…•…. The Saracen Fleet beaten by Nicephorus. Zoe the wife of * 1.120 Argirus falls in love with one Michael, who strangle Argirus in the Bath. This Michael succeeded 7 years, he married Zoe. The Saracens waste Thrace. Michael slighteth the Empress: The Greeks are called into Sicily, where the Emperour recovers 13 Cities. Maniaces the Sicilian Governour called home, and one sent thither who loseth all. In the West, Rudolph King of Burgundy sends his Crown to Conrade, who expels Odo Prince of Champaign, out of Burgundy. Conrade taketh Milan, and banisheth the sediti∣ous Bishops: He takes Capua from Pandulphus. He giveth Burgundy and Suevia to his son Henry, who succeeded 17 years. Hardi-Canute King of England and Denmark: In his ab∣sence Harold Harefoot, base son to Canutus, invades the Kingdom: He banisheth Emme his mother in law. Her son Elfred is betrayed in England, and his eyes put out in Scotland. King Malcolme is murthered. Civil Wars in France between the Kings chil∣dren. Robert Duke of Normandy dieth at Nice in Bithynia; William his bastard son suc∣ceeded. In Spain, Ferdinand takes divers places from the Moors, and expels them. The Queen of Poland flyeth with her young son, the treasure, and two Crowns of the Kingdom, to the Emperour▪ who sends the young King Casimire to Paris, who enters the Monastery of Clugney. Poland being full of troubles sends to Casimire, who being a Deacon was unwilling to return, till he was absolved by the Pope, upon the Po∣landers promise to pay yearly, by the Pole, a half-penny to St. Peter, and to cut round the hairs of their head; the Nobles and Clergy were exempted from the pay: so he returns, and the Emperour restores him his two Crowns, and aides him against the Bohemians in Hungary. King Stephen and Conrade make peace, upon a Divine warn∣ing to Conrades souldiers to return home. Stephen nameth Vasul for his successor, but the Queen puts out his eyes, and makes Peter King, who reigned 3 years, and commits all places of trust to the Germans. Canutus of Denmark, makes war against the Duke of Normandy for repudiating his sister. An Agreement is made between Hardi-Canute of Denmark, and Magnus of Norway, that the survivour should enjoy both Kingdoms. Bretislaus of Bohemia, takes Cracovia and other places, with a Crucifix of 300. l. Fla∣benico is called home to Venice and made Duke; he banisheth the family of the Urseoli.

In the Church, sate Benet the 9. 12 years; he was but 12 years old. This Decad af∣forded 3 Councels. The Saracen King of Carthage is baptized at Rome. Beren∣garius Arch-deacon of Aniou condemned for affirming that Christs body was not in the Eucharist.

In the East, the Emperours forces revolt to the Bulgarians. The Emperour repenting the murther of Romanus, enters into a Monastery and dieth. The Normans drive the Greeks out of Apulia. Michael Calaphates is forced to revoke Zoe whom he had * 1.121 banished, and then having lost his eyes, is thrust into a Covent. After 4 moneths Constantine Monumachus succeeds 12 years: he marrieth Zoe: Maniaces rebelleth, and is slain. The Emperour like to be stoned for keeping a Concubine, but Zoe pacified them, being she consented to the keeping of a Concubine. Caicius in Iberia rebelleth, and submitteth. One Leo is saluted Emperour, but his eyes are put out. The Pacinazae re∣turn to Muscovia. In the West, great differences between the Emperour and Bretslaus the Polander: The Empress purgeth her self of Adultery by fire, and then enters a Monastery. The Emperour bestows a part of Hungaria on Albert of Bavaria, and calls it Austria; he deserts the Russians, imprisoneth the Duke of Lorain for rebelling, and then releaseth him, he setles also Peter in Hungaria: He is crowned with his Empress at Rome. His Palace at Nimigen is burnt by the Duke of Lorain and Earl of Flanders, but they submit and are reconciled to him. William Duke of Normandy expelled by his Subjects, and restored by the Emperour, Ferdinand in Spain, makes the Moors his Tri∣butaries, he recovers from them the body of Isidore. Casimire in Poland subdueth the rebels and Russians; the Arch-rebel Mislaus is by the Prussians flei'd and hanged; and so they make their peace with Poland, on promise of tribute. In Hungary, Peter for ty∣rannizing is deposed; he flyeth to the Emperour. The Hungarians waste Germany. Peter •…•…s restored, and tyrannizeth again. Andrew and Bela, sons of Ladislaus the B•…•…ld, are invited by the Nobles, they restore Paganisme: Peter flyeth, and is restored again by the Emperour; at last his eyes are put out, and he dyeth. Andrew succeedeth, who re∣storeth Christianity: He gives the 3. part of Hungaria to his brother Bela. Sueno the Dane is overcome twice by Magnus King of Norway, who was killed with a fall from his horse. A great inundation in Flanders. Baldwyn the Gentle, Earl of Holland, hath great troubles with the Germans. The Turks are defeated by the Greeks. In England, Harolds body is by Hardi-Canute cast into the Thames; he died of an Apoplexie, and in him ended the Danes reigne. St. Edward, son to Ethelred, succeeded 20 years: he re∣mits the Dane-gilt. Severn infested by the Irish and Welsh, and Kent by the Danes. Emme, the Kings mother, clears her self of Adultery, by passing bare-foot and blind∣fold between 9 Plow-shares red hot: the Lord Coventry's Lady rideth naked, to free the City of their Tax. King Duncan of Scotland much molested by the Island-rebels. Sueno the Dane defeated by Macbeth. Witches foretell Macbeth's reigne, who thereupon kills the King, and usurpeth 17 years: He tyrannizeth over the Thanes.

In the Church is the 21. Schism. Benet is deposed, and Sylvester 3. comes in by Symonie, and is expelled by Benet, and he by the People. He resigneth to Gregory the 6▪ so now 3 Popes live in Rome; they are all deposed at Sutrium, and Clement 2. chosen, who flyeth into Germany, and is poysoned. Benet 9. again 8 moneths: then Leo 9. suc∣ceeds 5 years. This Decad had 8 Councels.

In the East, the troublesom Pacinazae have peace granted them for 30 years: The frontier * 1.122 Provinces are so taxed by the Emperour, that they let in the Turks, Zoe and Constan∣tine die: Theodora Zoe's sister reigned 1 year; she banished Nicephorus whom Constantine named his successor, and makes Michael Stranoticus her successor. He is thrust into a Covent by Isaacius Comnenus, who after 4 years, being affrighted with lightning, became a Monk. In the West, the Pope makes peace between Germany and Hungary. The Duke of Bavaria is expelled and flyeth to Hungary. Tourne and Seven taken from the Earl of Flanders by the Emperour. Henry 4. succeeds 50 years; his reign was full of troubles by the Saxons rebellions, and Pope Hildebrand's fury against him. In England, Goodwyn is choaked with a piece of bread, for so he wished if he knew of Elfred's death. Wil∣liam the Norman comes into England, and is promised to succeed, if the King die issue∣less. King Edward was the first King that healed the Kings-Evil. Macbeth in Scotland tyrannizeth over the Lords. In France, Henry crownes his son Philip at 7 years of age. Wars between Navar and Arragon. Ferdinand of Spain assumes the title of Emperour, which angred the German Emperour: He kils Garzia of Navar. Sanctius, son to Ferdi∣nand of Castile, invadeth Leon, and forceth Alphonsus to flie to the Moors of Toledo, where he was well used. Andrew of Hungary killed by Bela, who obtains the crown 4 years; he maintaineth Christianity. In Poland, Boleslaus the Bald was King, who reigned 24 years. Spitigenius King of Bohemia expels all the Germans. Uratislaus suc∣ceeded 36 years; he invaded Polonia. The Earl of Flanders, Baldwyn, recovers the Islands

of Zeland from the Hollanders; he is reconciled to the Emperour. The Earl of Hol∣land at Dort, in Pit-falls, drowned the forces of the Bishop of Colen and Leige, kills the Bishop of Leige, and takes many prisoners. The Persian-Turks invade Media, Syria, and take Ierusalem.

In the Church, Leo 9. sits, he imprisoneth Richard the Norman. Victor the 2. succeeded 3 years: Steven 9. succeeds 7 moneths. The 22 Schism, by choosing Cassin brother to the Duke of Lorrain, and Nicholas 2. who sate 3 years; he gives Sicily, Apulia and Calabria to the Normans, conditionally that they should hold them of the Church, and pay tribute yearly for them. This Decad produced 13 Councels. The Patri∣arch of Grada is translated to Venice. At Mentz, the Pope and Bishop quarrel about a Deacon that read the Gospel. The Whippers about this time, delighted so much in whipping-chear, that in one Covent 3000. brooms were worn in this exercise. The Patriarch of Constantinople is banished, for assuming power to throne and un-throne Emperours. Berengarius acknowledgeth Christs Body in the Eucharist, but denyeth his passing through the doors shut.

In the East, Constantinus Ducas reigns 7 years: in his time St. Sophia's Temple was over∣thrown * 1.123 with earthquake: the Scythians waste Greece, and are consumed by the Plague: his son Michael Ducas with his mother succeeds 7 moneths. Romanus Diogenes aspireth, is condemned, then married to Eudocia the Empress, and so becomes Emperor 3 years; he slighteth his wife, and beats the Turks in the West: Richard the Norman strives to be Emperor. The Emperor is hindred by the Pope from repudiating his wise. The Earl of Flanders is made Regent to King Philip 1. of France; he subdueth the Rebels of Gas∣coin. Garzias of Gallecia, imprisoned by Sanctius of Castile: Sanctius is slain at the siege of Zamora. His brother Alphonsus reigns 43 years. Garzias King of Navar succeedeth in Arragon. Boleslaus of Poland subdueth the Russians in Hungary, Bela is killed by the fall of some Hourses; Salomon the son of Andrew succeeds 12 years: Bela's sons flie into Polo∣nia; but these are reconciled: St. Peters Church in which Salomon was crowned, was burnt the next night. Edward of England, enlargeth and enricheth Westminster Church. To Edward succeeded Harold son of Godwyn 9 moneths, & is slain by William of Normandy, who reigned 20 years. Kent keeps its priviledges. Edgar flyeth into Scotland; he should have been heir. Coverfeu is instituted. William is much opposed by Edgar and the Scots, who waste all, and burn York. In Scotland, Thanes are altered to Earls and Barons: Mac∣duff is made Earl of Fife, who is honoured with divers priviledges: Malcolm son to Dun∣can reigns 36 years; he is opposed by Macbeth's son. Dunbar for his service is made Earl of March. In Holland, the Earl is killed by the Earl of Guyck, and his forces defeated.

In the Church is the 23 Schism, between Pope Alexander 2. chosen by the Cardinals, and Honorius 2. by the Emperour; he is forced from Rome, he holds Leonina and the La∣teran 2 years: He opposeth Richard the Norman, in his claim to the Empire. This Decad yeelds 11 Councels. The Christians at Ierusalem suffered by the Caliph to in∣habit a fourth part of the City, and to have a Patriarch. The Christians persecuted by the Sclavi, who killed their Prince. The Bishop of Bamberg with others make an expedition into Palestina: The Patriarch absolves Eudocia from her oath of not marrying. The Virgins Feast of Conception, instituted in England.

In the East, Manuel Comnenus is taken by the Turks, and the Empress put into a Covent. Ro∣manus * 1.124 taken by the Turks, released, and his eyes put out. Michael Ducas reigns 6 years; he is defeated by the Turks. Michael is deposed, he with his wife and son are put in a Mo∣nastery. Nicephorus Botoniates succeeds 3 years. In the West, Otho of Bavaria is proscribed and his Country wasted by the Emperor, is reconciled with the loss of his Dukedom. The Saxons and Thuringers rebell, they are defeated. The Princes and Bishops com∣plain to the Pope against the Emperour: He and the Pope depose each other. Rodulph of Suevia chosen by the Germans, whom Henry being absolv'd defeateth. Henry is depo∣sed again. Rodulph after 9 battels, loseth his right-hand and dieth. Burgundy is divided into four parts. Lewis son to Philip of France falls out at Chess with the King of Eng∣land's two sons, which occasioned long Wars. William of England imposeth hard Laws on the English; appoints 4 Termes: he swears the observance of King Edward's Laws, upon the setting up of Edgar, who flies again into Scotland. Roy-Cross erected on the borders. He setleth Normandy, and useth Edgar honourably: He takes the Isle of Ely, forceth Wales to do homage: Hereford imprisoned, and Northampton beheaded for Re∣bellion. His son Robert rebels in Normandy, unhorseth his father, and is pardoned. The Tower of London begun. He makes a Forrest of 36 parishes. The Scots waste Northum∣berland. Solyman of Hungary hath divers Victories, and is at last defeated. Ladislaus is cho∣sen K. The Venetians are beaten by the Normans. Thyerrie of Holland defeats the Bishop of Utricht, and recovers Holland. Godfrey of Lorrain builded Delf. Rhodes and Cyprus taken by the Turks. The Bishop of Cracovia slain and quartered by the K. of Poland, for re∣proving his vicious life.

In the Church, Gregory the seventh sitteth 12 yeers. He persecutes the Emperour, is imprison∣ed, sends a Crown to Rodulph. Twelve Synods held this Decad. Canterbury is made Primate of England. The Emperour robbeth the Church of her Tythes, which causeth much trouble between the Pope and him. Bolestaus King of Poland excommunicated for murthering the Bishop Stanislaus.

In the East, Constantinople is taken by Comnenus. Nicephorus is sent to a Covent. Alexius * 1.125 Comnenus, Isaac's son, succeeds, 37 yeers. The Normans strive to restore Michael. In the West, Pope Gregory is besieged in Rome by the Emperour; who takes Rome, and is Crown∣ed by Clement. Gregory hides himself in S. Angelo. Herman D. of Lorrain being Crown∣ed by the Saxons, is expelled by the Emperour, who again is defeated by the Saxons. Her∣man at last yieldeth, and is pardoned; and rebelling again, is stoned by a woman, and brained. The Saxons submit. Normandy is invaded by the French, and France by the English. Al∣phonsus in Spain getteth Toledo, with other places. The Arch-Bishop of Toledo made Pri∣mate of Spain. Alphonsus gives to Henry of Lorrain his daughter, with Portugal, to hold of Leon. Spain invaded by the African Moors. William King of England built two Mona∣steries in England, and one in Normandy: he dyeth, and is denyed burial at Caen. Succeeded William Rufus 12 yeers. Robert Duke of Normandy attempteth England. The King compounds with Odo his Uncle. Malcolm King of Scotland rebuildeth the Church of Dur∣ham, builds Dumfermling Church, and makes it the Sepulchre of the Kings of Scotland: he erected the Bishopricks of Murrey and Cathnes. Solomon of Hungary built Varadinum, and makes it a Bishoprick. Boleslaus of Poland falls mad: his Brother Uladislaus reigned 20 yeers, but would not be called King. Canutus of Denmark falls out with his people, and is slain with his brother in a Church. His brother Olaus succeeded 7 yeers. Uratislaus made King of Bohemia, Moravia, Lusatia, and Silesia, by the Emperour. In Flanders there was some difference between Robert and Baldwin about St. Omars. Robert goeth to Ierusalem, but is miraculously kept out of the Temple till he had promised restitution to Bald∣win. The disease called Erysipelas, or Ignis sacer, followed upon the sight of a fiery Dragon in the Ayre. Friezland bestowed upon the Bishop of Utricht by the Emperour.

In the Church, Against Pope Gregory is set up Clement the third, 21 yeers; which made up the four and twentieth Schism. Rome taken by Henry, and burnt by Robert the Nor∣man, who carryed Gregory to Salernum, where he dyed. His faction the next yeer chose Victor the third, who sat two yeers. He is driven by Clement to S. Angelo. Clement flyeth to Ravenna.' Victor is poysoned. Vrban the second succeeded 11 yeers. This Decad produceth fourteen Councils. The Bohemians are inhibited by the Pope to Preach publikely in their own tongue. Bruno instituted the Carthusian Order. A Sect of the Messalian hereticks appear under the new name of Bogomili. Vrban the second makes Pisa an Arch-Bishoprick.

In the East, Alexius builds a School and Hospital. He sends to the Pope for help against the In∣fidels. * 1.126 An expedition is undertaken into Palestina. The Christian Armies meet at Con∣stantinople. They promise to restore to the Empire all they did win, except Ierusalem. A∣lexius keepeth not promise with them. They restore to him Nice, and tender Antioch; which he refuseth. In the West, Henry makes peace with Strasburg and other places. 12000 Jews killed by the Croysadoers in Germany. Conrade is proscribed by Henry, who besiegeth and takes Mantua, with some other places. Conrade is made King of Italy. Godfrey of Bullen made Duke of Lorrain. Henry repudiates and imprisoneth his wife. Philip of France repudiates his wife, and is excommunicate for marrying the wife of Fulk Earl of Anjou. He forsakes her, and is absolved from two Excommunications. Upon the death of Vrban, he takes her again, and is excommunicated again. In Spain, Alphonsus changeth the Gothic characters into Latin. Ramire slain by the Moors, and they by D. Piedro in Navar and Aragon. The Moo•…•…s invade Toledo, and kill Sancho heir to Al∣phonsus, with many Christians. William of England invades Normandy, is reconciled to Robert: they both besiege Henry. They are all three reconciled. The roof of Bow-Church, with six hundred houses in London, overturned with the winde. William and Robert are re∣conciled to Malcolm, who is slain at Alnwick Castle. The French King aideth Robert a∣gainst William. Peace is made, and Robert morgageth Normandy to William. The King drives the Welch into the Woods and Hills. A Well springs with blood fifteen days. Robert goeth to Palestina. The Earls of Chester and Shrewsbury oppress the Welch. Shrews∣bury slain in Anglesey by the Norwayers. William builds Westminster-hall, and the

Tower-wall. In Scotland, Donald is restored by Magnus of Norway. The People rebel up∣on the Norwayers claim of the West-ne Isles. Edgar, Malcolmes son, is called in, and ayded by William Rufus. Donald is taken, imprisoned, and dieth. The Polander subdu∣eth the Prussians and Pomeranians. Civil wars in Poland. The Pomeranians are again subdued by the Polander. The Hungarians resist the Princes in their expedition into Syria. They are beaten by the Russians, with Coloman their King. Ericus King of Denmark with his Queen, go into the Holy Land. The Duke of Venice repairs Lauretta, and makes it a Ci∣ty. Two hundred Venetian ships sent to Syria: they take eighteen of the Pisan Gallies at Rhodes. They sail into Smyrna, and take Askalon. Robert of Flanders hinders the Cler∣gy from making Wills meaning he should be their Heir; but he is forced by the Pope to re∣voke his Decree. The Christians in the Holy expedition under Godfrey of Bou•…•…llon, made Boemund Duke of Apulia King of Antioch; and Godfrey is King of Ierusalem. He kills 100000 Infidels at Askalon.

In the Church, Vrban sits. Clement takes the Castle of S. Angelo. Vrban flyeth, end is restored. Clement flyeth. Vrban dieth. Paschal the second succeedeth 18 yeers. Thirteen Councils held this Decad. About this time were instituted the Feasts of Simon and Iude, Saint Iames, Matthias, and Mark. Some Italian Marchants begin the Order of Hospitallers in Syria. Three days at Easter and Witsontide in the Council of Constans appointed to be kept Holy. This expedition into Syria produced praying by Beads. The Cistersian Order founded. Six hundred thousand Croysodoers.

In the East. Alexius betrayeth Vrspergensis and his forces going to Syria. •…•…He betrayeth the Croysadoers. Again restoreth Nice to the Turk, and hinders our expedition both by Sea * 1.127 and Land. Boemund in revenge takes Dyrrachium, and forceth him to promise his ayd. In the West, Brandeburg is recovered from the Vandals. The Emperour is taken and im∣prisoned by his son. The Bishops of Mentz, Colen, and Worms, devest him of his Robes. He dieth, and lay unburyed 5 yeers. His son Henry the fifth succeeded 18 yeers. He invades Hungary for their treachery to the Croysadoers. He hath wars with Poland and the Fle∣mings. Lewis the Gross reigns in France 28 yeers. Against him divers of his Nobility joyn with the English. The Russians are beaten by the Polanders. Boleslaus the Polan∣der, with Hungary, league against the Emperour. Boleslaus craveth Peace. The Danish King and Queen die in Cyprus. Magnus King of Norway slain in Ireland. Venice make a league with Hungary, and take Brandescum from the Normans. The Venetians send a hundred ships to Syria: for their good service at Sidon and Ptolemais, they obtain of Bald∣win, a Street, a Church, a Market, and other priviledges. Robert of Flanders sweareth Fealty to the Emperour, and is reconciled to him. The Haven of Staven in Frisia stopt by Corn flung over-boord by a rich Widow there. The Frieslanders rebel, and are subdued by the Earl of Holland. In Zealand the Hollanders are beaten by the Flemings. God∣frey of Ierusalem dieth of the Plague; his brother Baldwin succeeds 18 yeers. Boemund is taken by the Turks. Tancred his Deputy takes Apamea, and is taken and kept five yeers. B•…•…emund is ransomed, and Baldwin wounded. Hugh Earl of Tiberias slain by a dart. Bertrand made Earl of Tripoli. Tancred beats the Turks. William of England slain in the New Forrest. Henry the first succeeds 35 yeers. He drives the Earl of Shrewsbury in∣to Normandy. Great dissention between the King, and Ansel Arch Bishop of Canterbury. The King and Robert of Normandy differ. Robert is taken, and Normandy subdued by the King. Robert imprisoned at Cardiff, and his eys put out. Flemings plant in Wales. The Emperour is espoused to Maud the Kings daughter at six yeers old. The martyed Priests are persecuted. In Scotland Donald dieth in prison. Edgar, Malcolms son, reigned 8 yeers. The first anoynted King there. He built Coldingham-Monastery, and enricheth the Church of Durham. His brother Alexander succeeds 15 yeers. He defeateth the robbers of Ross, and executeth the ringleaders.

In the Church: Paschal was the first Pope that subscribed the yeer of his Papacy. Cle∣ment dieth, and Allectus is chosen; but he giveth over. Theodoricus chosen and de∣posed. Sylvester is elected and banished. So the Schism of 21 yeers endeth. Paschal suspends the Liegroirs from the Sacrament, till they had digged up the Em∣perours body, and laid it in a prophane place. He raiseth the Normans of Apu∣lia against the Emperour. Fourteen Synods this Decad. Fluentius Bishop of Flo∣rence deposed, for saying Antichrist was then born. Differences between the Pope and the Princes about investitures. Pomerania converted. The Bishoprick of Ely found∣ed. The Order of Regular Canons instituted. Bethlem made a Bishoprick under the Patriarch of Ierusalem.

In the East, Alexius profers to assist the Pope against Henry, if he will bestow on him the Latine Empire. To Alexius succeeds Comnenus, or Calo-Iohannes, 24 yeers. He takes * 1.128 Sosopolis from the Turks. In the West, Henry the fifth burieth his father at Spire: he forceth the Pope to crown him, and to confirm to him the Investitures. Divers in Italy and Germany revolt. The Bishop of Mentz excommunicates him. He beats the Saxons, and wastes the Bishop of Colens territories. He is beaten by the Saxons, and forced to deli∣ver the Bishop of Mentz. The Popes Legat excommunicates the Emperour. He wastes the Popes territories, and sets up Gregory an Anti-Pope, and invades France. The French invade Normandy. Alphonsus Duke of Portugal is saluted King by the Army, after he had deseated four Saracen Kings, whose heads are born by the Portugal Kings in their A•…•…ms. Saragosse is recovered from the Moors. Boleslaus of Poland beats the Prussians and Pomeranians: he wasteth Bohemia, and puts out the Palatine of Cracovia his eyes. Poland is plundered by the Hungarians. Pomerania subdued again. Dalmatia re∣volteth from the Venetians to the Hungarians; but the Duke recovers it again, and subdu∣eth Croatia. Dalmatia revolteth again. The Duke goeth against them, and is slain: so truce is made for five yeers. In Hungary, order is given to geld Bela the son of Almus: but he was presented with Cats stones in stead of his. Steven the second reigns in Hungary 17 yeers: he wastes Polonia. Canutus of Denmark is killed by Magnus. The people re∣bel; and Magnus is banished into Gothland. The Suevians chuse a King of their own; whom the Goths expel. Baldwyn is beaten by the Turks in Coelo-Syria. The Saracens repulsed from Ioppe. Baldwyn dieth. His cousen succeeds, called Baldwyn the second. An∣tioch is annexed to the Kingdom of Ierusalem; Roger being slain by the Turks. Con∣stance taken by the Earl of Anjou, is recovered by the King of England; who subdueth Wales: he oppresseth both Church and State. The Thames almost dry for two days. The first foundation of Parliaments. William the son of Robert set up in Normandy by the French and Flemings: he will not admit the Popes Legat. Henry beats the French and Flemings in Normandy, where Earl Baldwyn of Flanders is slain. Northumberland and Huntingdon are by Marriage annexed to the Crown of Scotland. The King seeth the Earl of Merne's son hanged for murther: he was set upon by thieves, and kills them: he built some Churches and Abbeys.

In the Church: Pascal fits; he raiseth Forces against the Emperour. Maud, Princess of Hetruria makes the Church her heir. The Emperour strives to recover her lands. Upon Pascal's death ariseth the five and twentieth Schism; Gelasius the second, and Gregory the eighth, being both chosen. Gelasius dieth; and Calixtus the second succeeds 5 yeers. This Decad affordeth twelve Councils. Knights of S. Iohn of Ierusalem insti∣tuted. S. Bernard founded the Monastery of Clareval; who was Abbot there 36 yeers. The Premonstrants instituted. The Templers are also founded, to secure the high∣ways.

In the East, the Emperour beats the Scythians in Thrace: he invades the Venetian territories. The Duke of Venice takes many Islands from the Greeks. In the West, the Emperour re∣signeth * 1.129 the Investitures. The Bishop of Mentz forced to disclaim tythes in Thuringe. Lo∣tharius of Saxony proscribed. The Emperour helps the English against the French: He di∣eth issueless. Lotharius Duke of Saxony succeeds 12 yeers. Conrad Duke of Suevia is crowned at Milan King of Lombardy. The Pope excommunicates him with the Bishop of Milan. Spire and Ulme taken by the Emperour. The Bishop of Mentz his eyes put out. Lewis of France beats the Emperour: he crowns his son Philip at two yeers old; who died by a fall from his horse. In Spain, S. Iames of Compostella is made an Arch∣bishoprick. Calatrava won from the Moor by Alphonsus of Castile: he makes him∣self Emperour of Spain. Alphonsus of Arragon is slain. Boleslaus defeats the Rebels in Poland, and rebuilds Cracovia, being burnt. Steven of Hungary being childless, hath blinde Bela preferred for his successor by the Pope: he is adopted by Steven. In Denmark, the People set up Ericus, and depose Harold. Ericus escapeth a danger. One Harold invades the Kingdom of Norway, and puts out the eyes of Magnus, and geldeth him. The Venetians beat the Infidels at Ioppa: to them is alotted a third part of Tyre. The Turks invade Syria. The King, with divers Nobles, are taken. Fulk Earl of Anjou leaveth his Earldome, and returns to Syria. Tyre is taken, and the King ransomed; who leaves his daughter in pledge, and redeems her with the Sara∣•…•…en spoils. The Hollanders rebel, and are subdued by the Emperour. Charles the good

of Flanders, with his Almoner, distribute in one day to the poor 78000 loaves. He is killed in the Church of Bruges for his charity, by the family of the Stratenses. William, Robert's son of Normandy, made Earl by the French King. He oppressed the people, and is killed at the siege of Alost. Prince William of England, with 150, is drowned in the sea. Nor∣mandy rebels, and is subdued. King Henry invadeth France, for aiding William Earl of Flanders. David King of Scotland punisheth severely unjust Judges: he built Holy-Rood∣house, and founded fifteen Abbeys.

In the Church: Calixtus sits yet. Gregory the Anti-pope is carried about the streets of Rome on horse-back with his face to the tail, and then imprisoned. To Calixtus succeeds Hono∣rius the second, five yeers: he resisteth Roger in the Kingdom of Apulia. There were seven Synods held this Decad. At Rome, the Archbishop of Lyons slain, for slandering the Clergie.

In the East, it is agreed that Antioch should hold of the Empire. Iohn, son to Isaac the Em∣perours * 1.130 brother, revolts to the Sultan of Iconium. The Emperour both commends and beats his son, for setting rashly upon the Turks. In the West, the Emperour is crowned by the Pope at Liege. Lotharius crowned at Rome. The Civil Laws are revived. The Emperour sub∣dueth Lombardy, except Milan and Verona: He expels Roger King of Sicily out of Italy, and giveth Apulia to one Raynulf. To him succeeded Conrad 3. fourteen yeers. He pro∣scribes Henry Duke of Saxony. The Guelphs and Gibelines begin now to quarrel, under these names. King Lewis the sixth of France dieth; to whom succeeded his son Lewis the seventh. 44 yeers. In Hungary, divers Lords rebel against King Bela, and call in the Polo∣nians and Russians, who are defeated. In Denmark, Ericus kills Harold, and two of his sons: Olaus the third escapeth in womans apparel, unto Norway. Harold of Norway is killed by Syward, and he by Harold's sons. The Emperour takes Frisia from the Bishop of Utricht, and gives it to Thierry Earl of Holland; who wastes the Bishops country, and ex∣pels him. To Baldwyn in Ierusalem, succeeds Fulk Earl of Anjou, 11 yeers: He takes Caesarea-Philippi, and buildeth two Castles neer Ascalon. In England, Steven, nephew to Henry, reigneth 18 yeers: He is opposed by his Peers, and defeats the Scots: He takes di∣vers Castles from his Lords, and drives the Earl of Gloucester into France. Peace between England and Scotland.

In the Church, Innocent the second sate 13 yeers: Anastasius his Anti-Pope makes the 26 Schism. Innocent fleeth into France, and is by the French restored. The Towns that held with Innocent are taken by Roger, who spoils the Popes territories. He takes Inno∣cent, and compels him to crown him King of Italy. This Decad produced ten Councils. The Pope makes Genoa an Archbishoprick. The Feasts of S. Thomas, S. Luke, and S. Bartholomew, were instituted about this time.

In the East, the Emperour died of a wound by a poysoned arrow, and makes his youngest son, Emanuel Comnenus, successor, 38 yeers. His coasts are infested by Pirates. He disco∣vereth * 1.131 Conrad's counsels to the Turks, and sells Meal mingled with Lyme to his Army. Roger King of Sicily takes divers places from him; who is defeated in Sicily by the Emperour's ar∣my. Servia and Hungary wasted by the Emperour. In the West, the Emperour takes Winsburge; where the women, in stead of their goods, carried out their husbands. Henry the Lion restored to the Dukedom of Saxony. The new Senate at Rome incense the Emperour against the Pope. The Emperour raiseth 200000 men for the Holy Land, under Conrad; whose projects at Constant are discovered by Emanuel: upon which, he returns, having lost the most of his men. He makes Frederic Barbarossa, his brother's son, successor; passing by his own son. The French King undertakes an Expedition unto Syria, to expiate his burning of a Church with three hundred people in it. King Lewis, in his return from Syria, is taken pri∣soner by the Greeks, and rescued by the Sicilian Fleet. Alphonsus makes Portugal tributa∣ry to the Pope. Alphonsus the Emperour takes Cordub•…•… and other places from the Moors. The Arragonians worsted by the Navarrois. The Moors lose Lisbon. Peter, an Earl of Poland, loseth his tongue and eyes, for reproving the King. He is deposed by the people, and sleeth to the Emperour; who would have testored him, but could not. Boleslaus his brother succeeds 27 yeers. The Hungarians put the Imperialists (who had invaded Hungary) to flight. Olaus Harold's son, claims Denmark; but is defeated by Ericus, and driven into Holland, where he was drowned. Ericus goeth into Syria; returns, and becomes a Monk, and resignes his Crown. His son Sueno is chosen by the Silanders; and Canutus, son to

Magnus, by the Iutians. This bred Civil Wars. Ericus of Suevia is slain by Henry, Sueno's son of Denmark. Venice aideth Emanuel against King Roger of Sicily. S. Mark's tower built. The Pirates defeated by the Venetians. Fulk King of Ierusalem is brained with a fall from his horse. Baldwyn the third succeedeth, with his mother, 20 yeers. Edessa taken by the Sultan; who, for his cruelty, is slain. The Christian Princes fall out at Damas∣cus. Antioch taken by Noradin the Sultan; and Prince Raymund killed. The Earl of Flanders goeth into Syria. In England, Maud landeth, and is crowned: Steven taken, and-imprisoned. She fleeth to Oxford, and is carried thence in a Cossin to Gloucester. King Steven is released: he besiegeth Maud in Oxford; who escapes in a snowie night. Divers places yeeld to Steven. Maud goeth into Normandy. Henry lands in England with an Army, and goeth into Scotland; where he is knighted. King David of Scotland erecteth four Bishopricks.

In the Church: Innocent sits yet: he takes Tybur: he opposeteth the Romane Government by two Consuls, and three hundred Senators: he is reconciled by S. Bernard with France. Celestinus the second succeeded five months: then Socius the second, eleven months: He was slain in a sedition. The Senate challenge the Pope's revenues. Eugenius the third succeeds seven yeers. He, by Lewis of France his Forces going for Syria, reduceth Rome to her old Government. He fleeth into France. Ten Synods this Decad. The Carmelites Order founded on Mount Carmel. Petrobrusianus denieth Baptism to Infants. The Al∣coran translated into Latine by Peter Abbot of Clugney.

In the East, the Emperour being beaten by Roger twice, makes peace with him. The Greek * 1.132 Fleet overcome by William King of Sicily. The Emperour makes an Expedition against the Armenians in Cilicia. Baldwyn King of Ierusalem defeats the Egyptians, and kills 5000 of them. He gives Ascalon to the Earl of Ioppa. The Bishops complain to the Pope against the Templers, for refusing to pay tythes. Baldwyn beats the Turks, and defeats Noradin neer Iordan. In the West, the Emperour takes Placentia, and some other places: He holds the Pope's stirrup at Sutrium: He is crowned at Rome, and overthrows Spoletum. Fre∣deric the Emperour quarrels with the Pope, and is reconciled. The Pope quarrels again with Frederic, and excommunicates him. In Denmark, Canutus obtains the Government of Iu∣tia: he makes himself King. Sueno fleeth into Germany. The Kingdom is divided between Sueno and Canutus. Sueno kills Canutus at a feast; and Sueno is killed not long after. Waldemur, son of Canutus that was slain by Magnus, reigns alone. Ingo King of Norway with most of his Nobles, pursuing their enemies on the ice, are drowned. The Danes invade Suevia, and are driven back with cold. King Charles of Suevia is slain by Canutus son S. Ericus. The Venetians make Pole tributary. In Holland, the people of Harlem kill 900 Frisons, who had invaded the Countrey. Henry returns into England: thirty Castles revolt to him: he is adopted by Steven; who succeeded King 34 yeers. He reforms the Laws, and raseth divers Castles. He takes Cumberland and Northumberland from Malcolm, and gives him Huntington. He doth homage in France for Normandy. He is beaten by the Welch. Peace between France and England, by the marriage of Henry's eldest son Ri∣chard to Margaret the French King's daughter. Malcolm of Scotland forced to accom∣pany Henry into France; for which he was troubled at home, when he returned.

In the Church: Anastasius the fourth sate 4 months: then Adrian the fourth, an English man, 4 yeers. He is forced to crown William King of Sicily. He excommunicates Frede∣rick, and is choaked with a flye in his drink. This Decad affordeth three Councils. Gra∣tian collecteth the books of Decretals. The Eremites of S. Austins Rule set up by Wil∣liam Duke of Aquitane. Christianity planted in Livonia. Petrus Waldo, a Mer∣chant of Lyons, father of the Waldenses. The Templers prevail at Rome against the Bishops.

In the East, Emanuel the Emperour persecutes the Venetians, upon a Prophecie that they should * 1.133 be masters of Constant. He desires of the Pope to be Emperour of Italy, and thereupon promiseth to reconcile the Greek and Latine Churches. He besiegeth Damiata, and returns with much plunder. He is forced from Damiata the second time by rain. The Prince of Antioch taken by the Governour of Damascus. Almaricus, Baldwyn's brother, is King of Ierusalem twelve yeers. He aideth the Egyptian against the Persian: then, against pro∣mise, aideth the Greeks against the Egyptian. He implores the Turks aid. Syraconus the Turk, having killed the Egyptian Sultan, makes himself Caliph. In the West, Frederick

burns Cromona, raseth Milan, and soweth it with salt; subdueth Lombardy, and plundereth Mentz, for killing their Bishops. The Lombards and Venetians joyn against him, and re∣pair Milan. He is crowned at Rome. Boleslaus of Poland, by gifts, winketh at the Prussians Idolatry; who rebel twice. The Polanders, in pursuing them into the marishes, are drowned. The Hungarians win Dalmatia, invade the Venetian Lands, and stir the Greeks against them. Bohemia is invaded by the Emperour. Waldemare King of Denmark submits his Kingdom to the Emperour. The Danes have Wars, then Peace with the Rugians. They are forced to Christianity. Absalon Bishop of Roschild beats the Vandals in their own Country. Ladislans, Vicar of the Empire and King of Hungary, aids the Emperor against Milan; whereupon, his Arms are changed from an Eagle to a Lion Argent. The King enter∣eth into a Monastery, and makes Vogislaus Governour; whom the King's son woundeth. The Venetian Merchants treacherously killed by the Greek Emperour: they take Clios. Thierry of Flanders maketh his fourth Expedition into Syria. Philip his son succeeds 25 yeers: he obtains Doway from the Earl of Heinalt. The Hollanders and Frieslanders, at variance. In England, the King and Becket differ: Becket fleeth into Flanders; his goods are confiscated; and appeals to Rome forbid. The Welch are subdued. Becket is restored by the French King's means. Malcolm King of Scotland builds the Abbey of S. Andrews. His brother William succeeds 49 yeers: to him is restored a part of Northumberland by Henry who repents of his grant, and quarrels with Malcolm: hereupon, the English invade Cumberland.

In the Church: Alexander the third sits 21 yeers: his anti-Pope was Victor the fourth; which makes the seven and twentieth Schism. Victor and the Emperour are excommuni∣cated by Alexander. Victor dieth; and the Emperours faction chuseth Paschal the third. Alexander fleeth to Benevent, and fortifieth Tusculum. Paschal dieth, and Calixtus the third chosen. Seven Synods held this Decad. The bodies of the three Wise-men are translated from Milan to Colen. Paschal canonizeth Charles the Great. The Order of Humiliantes began now in Lombardy: these were poor people who in white cloathes had restitution of their possessions from the Emperour: these habits they retained still.

In the East, the Emperour gives in Dowry with his daughter the kingdom of Thessaly, to Reyner son to the Marquess of Montferrat: he is beaten by the Venetians, and by the Sultan of Ico∣nium: * 1.134 he marrieth his son to the French King's daughter. Emanuel dieth. In Ierusalem, to Almaricus succeedeth Baldwyn the fourth. The Count of Tripolis is his tutor. He wastes the Country of Damascus. Baldwyn becometh leprous. In the West, the Emperour takes divers places in Italy. Divers places in Germany taken by the Bishop of Mentz, for the Em∣perour. At Venice, peace is made between the Pope and the Emperour. Henry the Lion being returned from Syria, where he was opposed by the Templers, is proscribed by the Em∣perour, and condemned of treason. In Poland, Miceslaus is deposed, and Casimire his brother chosen; to whom Miceslans submits. In Denmark are divers rebellions. In Bo∣hemia, Frederic son to Ladislaus, is aided by the Emperour to recover his kingdom: he in∣curreth the peoples hatred, for oppression, and preferring a Germane to prime places. Vitalis Michael, the Duke of Venice, is slain for suffering the Greeks to abuse the State. Two great Pillars erected at Venice by a Lombard, who desired that Cheaters might play at Dice be∣tween them unpunished. The Bank is here first erected. The Pope bestows a Ring on the Duke, to cast into the Sea, in signe of its marriage and subjection to them: a Custom yet ob∣served yeerly. The Pope priviledgeth the Duke and his successors to have a Canopie over them, and eight silver trumpets to be sounded before them. The Earls of Flanders and Hei∣nalt make War upon the Earl of Avignon, for murthering the Bishop of Cambrey. The Earl bestoweth West-Flanders on Philip the French King with his Neece. In England, Becket is killed in Canterbury-Church. Ireland is mastered. Becket's murtherers con∣demned to serve all their days in Syria. The King is enjoyned Penance, and to maintain 200 men in Palestine for one yeer. The King overcomes those that would have deposed him. He goeth bare-foot, and is whipped. The Scots King taken prisoner: then a peace is made. Itinerant Justices appointed. Prince Arthur's body digged out of Glastenbury Church-yard. The Scots aid Prince Henry of England against his father. King William of Scotland ran∣somed, upon the payment of a great sum, and rendering of divers Castles. The Abbeys of Arbroth and Hadington built.

In the Church: Pope Alexander yet sits, but is kept out of Rome. Peace between the Pope and Emperour: so the Schism endeth. The Pope is recalled to Rome. Four Councils held this Decad. The Order of Crossed Friars instituted. The Pope erecteth

a Bishoprick at his own City Alexandria in Italy, for their good service against the Em∣perour. The Albingenses driven out of Tholose, infect Bohemia. In a Synod of Rome of three hundred Bishops, Peter Lombard is declared an Heretick, but 36 after he was justified by Pope Innocent the third.

In the East, Emanuel being dead, his son Alexius succeeds, under his Mothers tuition, 2 yeers. Andronicus, Emanuels cousin, kills the Tutors, strangles the Emperours mother, poysoneth * 1.135 his sister, murthers Alexius, and •…•…ings his body into the Sea; and so sets up himself 2 yeers. Isaac Angelus plotteth against him. Andronicus murthers Isaac's brethren. Isaac be∣ing in danger, fleeth to the Temple, and is proclaimed Emperour. Andronicus is tortured to death. Isaac Angelus reigns 9 yeers. The Pyrats takes seventy of his Ships. His Ge∣neral Brana aspireth, besiegeth Constantinople, and is killed. He makes a wicked League with Saladine; who takes all the Cities of Mesopotamia and Aleppo by treason. He in∣vaded Palestina, and is driven back by the Earl of Tripolis. King Baldwin dieth. Bald∣win the fifth succeeded, who after 7 moneths was poysoned by his mother, that her husband Guy of Lusignan night succeed, who reigned 10 yeers. The Apostate Christians called Mamelucks, are instituted by Saladine. The Earl of Tripolis calls in Saladine against Guy, whom he takes prisoner, and subdues all Syria, except Tyre and Tripolis. Guy abju∣reth the kingdom, and is released. Barbarossa coming towards Syria defeats the Turks three times. He is drowned in the River. In the West, Otho of Bavaria doth much mischief in Germany. He is expelled. Henry is maintained in Normandy by the English. Peace with Lombardy. At Erford Dyet, six Earls with many others, slain by the falling of the room. The Emperour and Pope at odds about the Bishoprick of Triers. The Pope denyeth to part with the inheritance of 〈◊〉〈◊〉, to Crown the Emperours son, and to admit his Bishop to Triers. The Bishop of Mentz deposed for adhering to the Pope. Frederick hasteneth for Syria with an hundred and fifty thousand men, and is ill used by Isaac. Henry the Lion returns, takes Lubec and other places. In France, Philip the second reigns 42 yeers. The Jews are expelled France. The French have wars with Flanders and Burgundy. The Fle∣mings forced to Peace. Richard and Iohn of England besieged by the French, who make wars against England. King Philip and Richard undertake an expedition into Syria. Wars in Spain between Ferdinand and Alphonsus of Portugal. The Moors defeated, and their King slain. Sanctius regns in Portugal 26 yeers. He is ayded by the Hollanders a∣gainst the Moors. The Polander recovers much of Russia and Lituania. The Polonians and Hungarians invade each other. Peace for 2 yeers. Miceslaus the Kings brother, is received as King into Cracovia. Casimire takes the City, and pardoneth his brother. Ca∣nutus of Denmark defeats Harold the usurper. He denyeth fealty to the Emperour. The Danes beat Bugislaus the Vandal. The Emperour returns the Kings sister for not paying the rest of her Dowry. The Bohemians are proscribed by the Emperour: whom they slight. Great troubles in Bohemia between King Frederick and his rebellious subjects. subjects. Philip leaveth the Government of Flanders to his wife, and goeth into Syria with eighty seven Netherland Ships. In England, the King makes his son Iohn King of Ire∣land. The Welch swear fealty to the King. Richard joyneth with the French against his Father. Ieffery the Kings son trodden to death at Paris. King Henry dieth cursing his children. Richard the first succeeded 9 yeers. He releaseth his mother, and maketh the Bishop of Ely his Deputy. The Pope sends to the Scots King a Rose of gold. He pay∣eth part of his ransom, and Edinburgh Castle is restored.

In the Church: Pope Alexander perswades a new expedition into Syria. To him succeeds Lucius the third 4 yeers. He is expelled the City. The Emperour sends an Army, ma∣ny of which die with poysoned waters. He refuseth to Crown the Emperours son. Vr∣ban the third succeeded 1 yeer. He dieth upon the loss of Ierusalem. Gregory the eighth succeeds 1 moneth. Then Clement the third 3 yeers. This Decad produced eight Synods. The Maronites forsake the Heresie of the Monothelites. The Temple-Church in London dedicated by Horaclius Patriarch of Ierusalem. Livonia converted, and Riga made a Bishoprick.

In the East: Isaac is blinded and put into a Covent by his brother Alexius Angelus, whom he * 1.136 had ransomed, This Alexius reigned ten yeers. He pacifieth Henry with seventy talents. Alexius son to Isaac the Emperour, goeth for ayd to the Latin Princes. Acon taken by the French and English. Ioppa taken by Richard. He exchangeth Cyprus for Acon with Guy. Saladine dieth, and commands his shirt to be carryed before him. Guy is killed with a

fall from his window. His wife marryed with Almerick, who became King of Ierusalem and Cyprus. Earl Montfort defeats the Infidels. In the West: Henry the sixth reigns Emperour 9 yeers: he is Crowned at Rome: his Empress is taken by Tancred, and restored. He subdueth Salern, Calabria, Apulia, and Sicily. He makes Tancreds son Earl of Ta∣rentum. He forceth Alexius to satisfie the wrongs done to the Latin Princes. To him succeeds Philip his brother, and Otho Duke of Saxony, chosen by opposite factions. Philip the French King arriveth in Sicily, and quarrelleth with Richard. He leaves his Army with the Duke of Burgundy, and returns. He invades Richards territories, and solicites the Em∣perour to detain him. He surpriseth Eureux, and recovers Mayne in Spain. Portugal, Navar, and Arragon, league with Alphonsus the ninth of Leon, against Castile. Alphon∣sus of Castile is wounded by the Moors. Castile and Arragon invade Leon and Navarr. In Sicily, William rebelleth; his eys are put out, and he is sent into Germany. The Sicilians chuse another King, whom the Emperour Crowned with an iron Crown red hot, and nailed it to his head. In Hungary, Rela dieth; his son Emerio succeeds 9 yeers. His brother re∣belleth, and is pardoned. The Polander subdues the Prussians, and makes a perpetual Peace with Hungary. The King dieth, his son Lescus succeeded 6 yeers. Miceslaus the usurper defeated, and his son slain. The Queen resignes the Government to him. The Danes enter Vandalia. Waldemare Bishop of Sleswic invades the kingdom, is taken and imprisoned. Adolph Earl of Holstein makes great troubles in Denmark. In Bohemia, Wenceslaus is expelled by Primislaus. He with Ladislaus, make great troubles there. The Pisans are beaten by the Venetians. The Duke retireth into a Monastery. Flanders, upon the Earls death, is divided between Baldwin of Henalt, Lewis the French Kings son, and Maud the Earls widow. Baldwin leagueth with England, and helpeth Otho against Philip the Em∣perour. The Hollanders overcome the Flemings. Thyerry of Holland defeats the Earl of Guelders. Friesland is held of Holland. Richard of England is cast upon Cyprus. He takes Isa the Tyrant, and the Island. He is in his return from Syria taken by Leopold Duke of Austria, who sells him to the Emperour. He is released; he recalls his Queen, is Crowned, and expels the French out of Normandy. Iohn aspireth and is pardoned. The Bishop of Beuvoye taken, and his Arms sent by the King to the Pope, with these words of Iacob's son•…•…, See if this be thy sons coat or not. The French King is thrice beaten. The King is slain by a poysoned Arrow. His brother Iohn succeeded 17 yeers. The King of Scotland payeth the rest of his ransom, and sends his brother David into Syria. The Church of Scotland exempted by the Pope from the jurisdiction of York. David is taken by the Egyp∣tians, and redeemed by the Venetians. He returns, and builds the Church of Dundee, with some Monasteries. He with the King visit King Richard, and present him with 2000 Marks. The King puts out the eys of Harold Earl of Catness, then hangeth him, and geldeth all his male-children, because the Earl had deprived the Bishop of his eys and tongue.

In the Church, Clement the third sitteth. He ayded Tancred against Henry. Celestine the third succeeded 6 yeers: he gets Tusculum from the Emperour: he makes Viterbium a Bishoprick: by his Legat into Germany, he solicites for a new expedition into Syria. In∣nocent the third succeeded 18 yeers: he resisteth Philip the Emperours Election. Two Synods held this Decad. The Jews in a Castle in York-shire kill themselves. S. Domi∣nic of Spain instituted the Iacobit or Predicant Fryers.

In the East, Thrace is wasted by the Persians. Isaac is restored by the Latin Princes. Alexius fleeth. Isaac and his son are slain by Alexius Ducas. The Latins take Constantinople, of * 1.137 which Baldwin Earl of Flanders is chosen Emperour. Ducas is cast down from a Tower. Baldwins hands and feet are cut off, and he slain. His brother Henry succeeds 11 yeers: he recovers many places from the Valachians. Theodorus Lascaris makes Adrianople his seat; who kills the Sultan, and takes Alexius. Henry aideth Lascaris against David and A∣lexius Comnenus. The Tartars sit down in the Fens of Maeotis. The Pope takes the ti∣tulary kingdom of Ierusalem from Almericus King of Cyprus, and gives it to Iohn Bren a French Earl, who marrieth the Marquess of Monferrat's daughter. In the West, Philip seiseth upon high Germany: he is excommunicated by the Pope. Philip is Crowned again at Acon, by the Bishop of Colen; whom therefore the Pope excommunicateth, and placeth another Bishop. Philip besiegeth Colen, and takes it. Otho flees into England, and then compounds with Philip to succeed him. Philip is slain by Otho the Palsgrave, who is ther∣fore proscribed. To Philip succeeds Otho, and is Crowned at Rome, and expelled thence. He takes Acona from the Pope by force, with Apulia and Calabria from Frederick Duke of Suevia. There is long war with the King of Arragon and Raymund Earl of Tholose, for favouring the Albingenses. Philip of France recovers Normandy, having been out of

the French possession 316 yeers: he helpeth Arthur against King Iohn, and puts him out of his possessions in France. Peace made between Arragon and Navarr. In Poland, great contestation between Lescus and Miceslaus about the kingdom. Lescus is three times de∣posed and restored. The Polanders are beaten out of Russia, and so are the Hungarians. Lubeck yieldeth to the Danes; it is burnt: the King forgives the people their taxes, to rebuild it. The Venetians obtain Crete and the Aegaean Islands, at the taking of Constanti∣nople: they are assisted by the Western Princes to recover Istria. Crete is taken by the Ge∣noans, and retaken by the Venetians. The Earl of Flanders excommunicated by the Pope, for helping Venice against Hungary. The Earl of Holland, and Earl of Gelders, war a∣gainst the Duke of Brabant, and Bishop of Utricht. William Earl of Holland and Friesland goeth into Scotland to claim the kingdom. In his absence, Count Leos invadeth Holland; who fleeth upon the Earls return. In England, King Iohn seiseth the Archbishop of Yorks temporalties. The Barons refuse to aid King Iohn: he makes his Peace with the Scots by marriages: he takes Mount-Alban in France. Peace for two yeers. The Pope interdicteth England, and excommunicates the King: he takes homage of Wales, and mony of the Jews. King William of Scotland refuseth to aid King Iohn against the French. The Pope sends him a rich Sword and Helmet, with the title of Defender of the Faith. King Iohn's Castle at Barwick rased by King William: he erecteth the Bishoprick of Argile. Iohn King Williams youngest son, with fourteen more, drowned by an inundation at Bertha. The King builds Perth.

In the Church, Pope Innocent sits. He sets out his Decretals. He excommunicates Philip the Emperour, and Raymond Earl of Tholose. Two Councils held this Decad. The Hereticks Almaricans, under shew of Chastity, committed all Uncleanness. The Greek Churches receive the Latin Ceremonies. The Order of women called Begines from Bege the Foundress. Saint Francis, Author of the Franciscans, or Fryars minors.

In the East, Peter of Constantinople is Crowned at Rome, and in his return imprisoned by Las∣caris; * 1.138 during which time Iolanta governeth. At last, Peter is slain at a Feast, by Lascaris of Adrianople. The Latin Princes besiege Damiata, and take it, after nineteen moneths. The Sultan profered Ierusalem, with the Cross, and much mony, which the Popes Legat refused. In the West, the Emperour is denyed Ancona, and is expelled Rome; but not long after, he takes Acona, with Apulia, and Calabria. Against him, Frederick the second is set up by the Bishop of Mentz and others, 38 yeers. Otho troubleth Germany, and aydeth the English against the French, but with ill success. At last, being forsaken by all his friends, he dyeth. Frederick takes in divers places, and is Crowned at Rome. Philip the French King obtains England of the Pope. He warreth against the Earl of Flanders, for not ayd∣ing him against King Iohn of England; and is defeated at Scluse. Simon Earl of Mont∣fort in battail kills the Earl of Tholose, and Peter King of Arragon. The French beat the English and Flemings at the battail of Bovines. The King of Castile winneth Calatra∣va. The battail of Maradel, in which two hundred thousand Moores are slain, and many places recovered in Spain. Henry King of Castile, as he was at play, was slain with a Tile. Ferdinand succeeded, in whom Leon and Castile are perpetually united. Poland appoints a Governour for Pomerania, and takes a hundred Marks yeerly thence. Marryed Priests forced to leave their wives, in Poland. In Hungary, the Queen is murthered by Count Pe∣ter. The Danes take Stetin in Pomerania, and overcome the Livonians. King Iohn of England subdueth the Rebels in Ireland. London is appointed to be governed by a Ma∣jor and two Sheriffs. The King resignes his kingdom to the Pope. Hence the French are forbid to invade England. The English and Flemings take 300 ships from Philip at the Sluce. The Barons rebel, and are excommunicated. The King subdues them by the help of the Flemings, Lewis of France is called in by the Barons. The King poysoned by a Monk. His son Henry the third succeeded 56 yeers. Lewis is forced to abjure the Land, and to re∣store Normandy and Poictou. Alexander of Scotland aideth Lewis, and takes Carlile. A Peace is made: Alexander restoreth Carlile; and Henry, Berwick.

In the Church, Innocent sits yet, who excommunicates Philip the Emperour three times. To him succeeded Honorius the third 10 yeers: he made Iohn de Columna General of the Sy∣rian wars. This Decad produced two Councils; one at Rome, for the deposing of Otho; the other was the Lateran, of 400 Bishops, against the Albigenses. Pope Innocent insti∣tuted the Order of the Holy Trinity, for the redeeming of Captives. The word Transub∣stantiation, first used in this Lateran Council. The Feast called Triumphus Crucis, was instituted in Spain, in remembrance of a great victory over the Moors. The Order of poor women instituted by S. Francis and S. Clare.

In the East, Robert of Constantinople cuts off his wifes nose, and slings her mother into the Sea: he loseth many Towns. To him, succeeded Baldwin the second 34 yeers: whose tuition was undertaken by Iohn Bren K, of Ierusalem. In Adrianople, to Lascaris succeeded Iohn Du∣cas * 1.139 his son 33 yeers: he defeated Isaac and Alexius, and Robert of Constantinople, who aided them. Theodorus Angelus taketh Thessalonica, and makes himself K. there: he is ta∣ken and exoculated by the Bulgarians. Ducas takes divers Islands in the Aegaean Sea. The Christians that besieged Cayre, are forced by the overflowing of Nilus, to rise thence, and to restore Damiata. Palestina is recovered by Frederick the Emp. He makes a Peace with the Sultan for 10 yeers, against the Popes will: •…•…e is crowned at Ierusalem, and makes Ray∣nold D. of Bavaria his Lieut. of Syria. In the West, Frederick expelleth the Saracens out of Sicily, and punisheth Pope Innocents two brethren: he renews a League with France. The Bish. of Colen murthered by Count Isenberg; for which he was broken on the wheel. Lom∣bardy rebelleth by the Popes instigation, who excommunicates the Emp. for feigning himself sick in his Syrian expedition: the Emp. goeth notwithstanding, and the Pope is angry thereat: having recovered Ierusalem, he is forced to return; to recover his own right at home. Avergne is forfeited to the Crown of France. The French K. dieth, and by his will bequeatheth 60000 Crowns to the Syrian wars. His son Lewis the 8 succeeded 3 yeers: he compoundeth for Languedoc with Simon Montforts heir: his son S. Lewis succeeded 46 yeers: his mother is Regent; which place is usurped by his unkle Philip, whom the Barons assisted, and the D. of Britain; who are beaten by the Q. Army. The Moors lose much in Adalusia. and Major∣ca also. The K. of Sevil is made tributary to Castile. In Poland, the Teutonicks being driven out of Syria, have possessions allotted them by Conrade the Kings uncle, to defend his Lands against the Prussians. The K. is murthered by Suentoplucus Governour of Pomerania, who makes himself Pr. thereof. Boleslaus is K. 51 yeers. Conrade puts the K. and his mother in∣to a Monastery. The K. of Denmark is ransomed, with his son. Lubeck revolteth from the Danes. The Dithmarks, who had revolted to Holst, submit to the K. Wenceslaus the K. of Bohemia's son wasteth Austria. Candia revolts from the Venetians, who recover it again. The rebels there kill Rayner their Governour. The Venetians being beaten by the Greeks, make Peace with them. Many people perish in Frisia by inundations. The Bish. of Utricht is taken by his vassals, and beheaded. Ferdinand of Flanders takes Henry D. of Brabant prisoner. In England, four yeers Truce is made with France. Some rebellions in Wales and Lincoln-shire, and a Sedition in London. Lewis of France takes Rochel from the English. The Gascoins rebel, and are reduced by Rich. E. of Cornwal. The kings brother sideth with the Barons against the K. he makes a dishonourable Peace with the rebellious Welch. In Scotland, the Bish. of Catness is burnt in his house by the people for exaction. Ennerness taken by the rebels. Upon the death of Alan of Galloway, high-Constable, his possessions are invaded by his base son, which caused great troubles.

In the Church, Honorius sits yet; he leagueth with Lombardy against the Emp. To him suc∣ceeded Gregory the ninth 14 yeers: he excommunicates the Romans, for expelling him: he in∣stigates Iohn Bren to invade Sicily. By the overflowing of Tyber, 7000 people are drown∣ed. Three Synods held this Decad. The Gray Fryers about this time appear in England. The Pope demandeth two Prebends in every Bishoprick, which K. Iohn denyeth.

In the East, Iohn Bren sends Baldwin of Constantinople for aid against the Greeks. Theodorus Angelus loseth his eys by the Bulgarians. The Latins being besieged in Constantinople, are re∣lieved * 1.140 by the Venetians, who obtained from Baldwin a piece of the Cross, with the Spunge and Lance which pierced our Saviour. Ducas of Adrianople takes Cyprus. The Sultan takes Gaza and Askalon, and defaceth Ierusalem, with the Sepulchre. Thebald K. of Navar, with some French troops, return from Syria without acting. In the West, the Emperour is absolved for a great sum: he receives from the Sultan of Babylon, a rich Tent, wherein the Sun and Moon by their motion shewed the hours of the day and night. Messana in Sicily rebelleth. The Emp. subdues Milan, and most of Italy; and refufeth to restore Sardinia to the Pope: wherefore he is excommunicated. The Popes Croysodoers defeated by him. Baldwin of Con∣stantinople leaveth with the French K. the Crown of thorns. The Moors in Spain lose the kingdom of Certuba after 260 yeers possession. They flee to Granada, and make it their king∣dom: they lose Valentia to the Arragonian. The K. of Poland and his mother escape to Henry the kings old Tutor, and recover Cracovia: he is chosen Governour again. Elizabeth the K. of Hungaries daughter is Canonized. Bela 4th reigneth 35 yeers: he protects the Cumani∣ans against the Tartars. The K. of Denmark receiveth by resignation some Towns from the Teu∣tonicks Mr. Wars in Bohemia between K. Winceslaus and his son Primislaus. The Venetians quiet Candy: they take Rhodes; joyn with the Pope against the Emp. and burn his best ship. Floris 4 E. of Holland slain by the E. of Clermont, and he by the Earl of Cleve. William

the second succeeded Earl of Holland 20 yeers. In England, the K. makes a League with the D. of Britain: he subdues the Irish. The E. of Kent imprisoned. Pembroke and others re∣bel. The Welch invade England. The Pope is denied aid. The K. reconciled to the Earl of Kent. The B. of Winchester causeth great troubles. The Welch Prince submits to England. The E. of Kent degraded. A traitor drawn in pieces for attempting to kill the K. The Popes Legats brother is killed by the Oxford-Scholars. The Scots make peace with the English. The Popes Legat is denied entrance into Scotland, by K. Alexander.

In the Church: Gregory sits yet: he raiseth Italy against the Emp. for denying to restore Sardi∣nia. This Decad affordeth two Synods. Prussia receiveth the Faith. The King of England erecteth the house of Converts, now the Rolls. The Greek Church falls off from the Pope.

In the East, Will. of Verona is made King of Thessalonica by Baldwin. Ducas of Adrianople grew so rich with selling of eggs to the Turks in a famine, that he made a Crown of the profits * 1.141 of eggs; which he therefore called Ovata: he suffered no apparel but of the manufactures of his kingdom to be worn. The Turks are expelled out of Cappadocia by the Tartars. The Sara∣cens beaten and killed by the Templers: they prosecute the Teutonicks for siding with the Em∣perour. The Sultan prevails in Palestine. The French K. and his two brothers are taken in E∣gypt. In the West, the Emp. prevails in Italy, and there stampeth leather money. Leopold of Austria takes the title of Arch-duke. Divers Cardinals taken by the Emperour, and released. Divers towns in Italy revolt from him: he is deposed by the Pope. The Gibellines are for him, Guelphs for the Pope. Henry Land-grave of Thuring, set up against Frederick: he defeats Conrad the Emp. son. Henry besiegeth Ulm, where he is killed. Much of Florence burnt by the two factions. Will. Earl of Holland set up against Frederic; who is defeated by Conrad Frederick's son. Lewis of France will not invade England, though the Pope requested him. Murzia and Granada made tributary to Castile. Poland is wasted by the Tartars and Civil Wars. Hungary is wasted by the Cumans. The K. fleeth to Frederic Duke of Austria, to whom he pawns three Provinces: but by the aid of the Knights of Rhodes, he recovers his king∣dom. Civil wars in Denmark, between K. Ericus and his brothers. A peace concluded. Ottocar K. of Bohemia, to enlarge his kingdom, buyeth Carintha and other places adjacent, towards the Adriatick Sea. Apulia is taken by the Venetians. Margaret of Flanders hath two sons, by two husbands, both which claim the Earldom. The French K. and Pope order, that to her William her younger son should succeed in Flanders, and Iohn the elder should have Henalt. William goeth into Syria: Iohn invadeth Henalt, and forceth his mother to buy her peace in England; banisheth the Italian usurers, and sends away the Popes Legat: he is forced to re∣turn from Poictou dishonorably. Griffeth Prince of Wales broke his neck from the Tower. The Welch invade England. The King sells his Plate and Jewels to the Londoners for want of money, and stampeth a new Coin called sterling-money. In Scotland, Argile rebelleth, and is overcome and pardoned.

In the Church: Coelestine the fourth sate 17 days. To him succeeded Innocent the fourth 11 yeers: he excommunicates the Emperour, makes ten Cardinals, and gives them red hats: he deposeth Frederick; and demands the fifth of Benefices through Europe: he aideth Henry with money against Frederick. Two Synods this Decad. At Lyons, the Pope accuseth the Emperour of heresie; and he the Pope of exactions. The Cham of Tartary converted. Pet. de Vineis loseth his eyes for accusing the Pope, being hired thereto by the Emperour; and dasheth out his own brains.

In the East, Baldwyn despairing to hold Constant, goeth into Italy to Frederick, with the trea∣sure which he took out of the Temple. Ducas Emperour of Adrianople, makes Michael * 1.142 Angelus and his son Despots. After him succeeded Theodorus Ducas, or Lascaris the yonger, 4 yeers. He forceth Michael and the Bulgarians to submit. Michael Paleologus sideth with the Turks; is called home, and made high-Constable. To Theodorus succeeded his son Iohn Ducas, 6 yeers old. His Tutor was Michael Paleologus, and then Emperour, con∣ditionally to resigne when Iohn was 24 yeers of age. Damiata restored upon the restitution of the French King. Sidon taken by the Sultan of Egypt, and recovered by Lewis, who returns into France. Bela King of Hungary sends Forces into Syria. The Tartars subdue Me∣sopotamia for the Christians: they take also Babylon and Aleppo, and subdue Syria. In the West, Frederick the Emperour dieth. The Empirestood long void. Conrad his son, mur∣thereth his brother Henry; spoileth Naples and Capua: he is poisoned by Manfred his bastard-brother. Richard Earl of Cornwal, and Alphonsus King of Castile, in competition for the Empire. Iohn Earl of Britain is the first Duke thereof. King Lewis gives Gwyen

to King Henry, conditionally he renounce his interest to all other lands in France. At this time lived the great Astronomer Alphonsus the tenth, King of Leon and Castile. Theobald of Navar becomes vassal to Castile; who expels five Moorish Kings out of Spain. Al∣phonsus elected Emperour; but he neglects it. The Duke of Lituanid becometh apostate. The King of Hungary invades Austria and kills Frederick in battel. In Denmark, Abel the King's brother causeth the King to be beheaded and cast into the Sea: he succeeds King; is defeated by his subjects, and slain by the Frisians. The Bohemians convert Prussia. The Venetians take Padua. Venice taken by the Genoeses, and are expelled. The Dean of S. Marks priviledged by the Pope to wear a Mitre and Crosier-staff, at solemn times: they quar∣rel with the Genoans about a Church in Acon. William of Flanders returns from Syria, and is killed in a Turnament. Margaret loseth Nemours: she is fain to part with Henault to her son Iohn who dieth. Margaret's sons are taken; and released, conditionally that she bestow her daughter Beatrice on Floris Earl of Holland, and should have for her Dowry the Islands of Zealand. The Earl of Holland is crowned at Aken: he builds the Palace at the Hague: he helps Iohn against Margaret of Flanders: he is wounded at Utricht, and is slain by the Frisians. His son Floris the fifth succeeded young: his Protector Floris is slain. Henry Duke of Brabant made Protector, and is expelled. The Nobles chuse Otho; but the people, Alice the Countess. Henry the third of England exacteth money of the Jews: he confirmeth Magna Charta and reduceth Aquitain: his son Edmund invested in Sicily by a Ring which the Pope sent: his eldest son made first Prince of Wales, and Gover∣nour of Ireland and Aquitain. Richard the King's brother chosen Emperour: he is forced to swear the expulsion of strangers. The Pope dispenseth with his Oath. He resignes Nor∣mandy. Mayne and Anjou for money. Alexander the third of Scotland marrieth King Henry's daughter of England: he is oppressed by the Commons, and carried to Sterling. They restore him, and are pardoned: the chief of their faction, Menteith, is poisoned by his wife. Alexander is by King Henry made Earl of Huntingdon.

In the Church: Innocent sits yet: he proferred Sicily to Richard Earl of Cornwal. Ale∣xander the fourth succeedeth 6 yeers: he takes divers places from Ecceline of Padua: against whom, Lombardy ariseth in Arms. The Pope, upon a sedition of the Romanes, fleeth to Viterbium. The Pontificians are driven out of Apulia by Manfred, who poison∣ed Conrad of Sicily, and got himself to be crowned. In this Decad there was but one Council held, at Uratislavia in Poland; where the Pope demands the fifth part of all Be∣nefices for three yeers. About this time the Bible was distinguished into Chapters, and the Aera of Alphonsus begins. Robert Sorbonius erecteth the Sorbonists Coliedge at Paris. The Books of W. de S. A•…•…ore, written against the Mendicants burnt by the Pope. The Carthusians renounce flesh-eating. Richard Earl of Cornwal sets the Order of Sacca∣tori, or Bon hommes.

In the East, the Greeks set up forts against Constantine; which are taken by Alexius Stratego∣pulus. * 1.143 Baldwin dieth in France. Michael puts out the eyes of the young Emperor. Thrace invaded by the Turks and Bulgarians. The Tartars expelled out of Syria by the Sultan of E∣gypt. Tyre taken by the Venctians. Hugh Lusignan, Viceroy of Naples, arrvies at Acon besieged by the Sultan, who kills 500 Citizens: he takes also Ioppa and Antioch, to the loss of many Christians. Lusignan is crowned at Acon. Prince Edw. returns from Syria into Sicily, where he is wounded by an Infidel. In the West, a sedition at Colen; the B. is imprisoned by the E. of Iuliers. Charles K. of Sicily made Vicar of the Empire. Ottocar K. of Bohemia refuseth to be Emperour. Rodulph Earl of Habspurg chosen 17 yeers: he refuseth to go into Italy. Florence is taken by Manfred of Sicily, who expels the Guelphs. Charles the French Kings brother is made K. of Sicily and Ierusalem at Rome, for a tribute of 40000 crowns: he kills Manfred, and beheadeth Conradin D. of Austria, and the Marq. Baden. K. Lewis of France takes Carthage from the Moors, and besiegeth Tunis: his Army weakned by the Plague. The African Moors invade Castile: peace between them. Alphonso is molested by his Nobles for releasing the homage of Portugal. The Russians are defeated by the Palatine of Cracovia. The E. of Cracovia's wife delivered of 36 boys at a birth. The K. of Den∣mark and his mother taken in battel by the Duke of Holst. Albert D. of Luneburg made tutor to the K. He is expelled by the people, and the Land interdicted by the Pope. The K. of Bohemia finding his wife barren, begets his maid with childe, upon his wives permission, whom he at last divorceth. The Genuans take Can•…•…a in Candy, and a rich ship from the Venetians, who send another Fleet into Acon. In England, the Barons rise against the King, who takes London-tower, with Dover and Rochester-Castles. Oxford Acts made void. Great Civil wars between the K. and his Barons: he is taken, with his brother Richard. Leicester is slain. 500

Jews killed at London. Divers Bishops excommunicated by the Pope for siding with Leicester. London taken by Gloucester. The Prince of Wales reconciled to the King. Alan de la Zouch killed. Aquin of Norway expelled out of the Isles by the K. of Scotland. Olaus, Aquin's successor, quits his claim for a sum of 4000 marks, and 100 marks yeerly.

In the Church; Urban 4 sate 3 yeers: he excommunicated Manfred, and instituted the feast of Corpus Christi, by Tho. Aquinas his perswasion. Clement 4 succeeded 3 yeers. This Decad were held five Councils. The whipping sect now begin. The Order of redemption of Captives instituted. The Lituanians fall off from Christ, and persecute his members. An hundred thousand Albigenses defeated by eight thousand Catholickes, under Simon Earl of Montfort. S. Austin's Eremites are reduced to one habit.

In the East, the Emp. Michael acklowledgeth the Pope's Supremacie in the Council of Lyons, * 1.144 consisting of 500 Bishops, and 1000 Abbots. Alexius is Emp. of Trapezund. The Greeks beaten out of Asia minor by the Turks. Michael dieth, and is dishonourably buried. The Pyrates come to the Ports of Constant. Acon is again besieged by the Sultan. Hugh concludes a peace with him. Henry Prince of Meckleburg is imprisoned 26 yeers at Caire, and then returns home. Charles of Sicily claims title to Ierusalem from Maria Dominilla a preten∣der: his Viceroy is received by the Templers. The Hospitallers waste the Saracens Country and take from them Margath Castle; which they besiege, and are beaten off. The Sultan of Ba∣bylon defeated by the Tartars and Armenians. In the West, the Emp. taketh Austria, and besiegeth Vienna. Ottacar not able to relieve it, submitteth, and rebelleth again. The Emp. bestows the Exarchat and Hetruria on the Pope, to maintain the Syrian war. Ottacar, with 14000 Bohemians, cut off by the Emp. who bestows on Wenceslaus his daughter & the king∣dom. In France, Philip 3. reigneth 15 yeers: his Q. dieth at Tunis: his son Lewis is poy∣soned by Peter la Broch: the Q. is suspected, and poysoned with her son. Peter of Arragon drowneth his brother by the advice of his father. Henry of Navar being dead, the govern∣ment of that Kingdom is undertaken by Philip of France, in right of his son, who had mar∣ried the Infanta. Peter 3 of Arragon is K. of Sicily, in right of his wife. His brother Iames made king of Majorca and Minorca. Steven 5 of Hungary recovereth Buda from Ottocar, and subdueth the Bulgarians. Ladislaus his successor kills Ottacar in battel, in defence of the Emperor. Dansk, which was morgaged to the Marquess of Brandenburg is recovered by the king of Poland; who defeated the rebels that conspired his death, for naming Lesco his suc∣cessor without the peoples consent. Poland troubled with the Prussians and Lituanians. In Denmark there is war with the D. of Sleswick. Olaus Magnus of Norway inhibits trading with strangers in his Country, till his Ports were shut up by their shipping. The king of Sue∣via being overcome by Magnus his brother, and the Danes, resignes up his Crown. Ottacar of Rohemia being disgraced by the Emperour, rebelleth, and is slain. Venice is distressed by the Genuans and Paduans: a peace with them for 5 yeers: and they renew their League with the Greeks. The Istrians revolt, and are subdued. The Ancomans incense the Pope against Venice. Troubles between Flanders and England; between Flanders and Liege. Marga∣ret Countess of Henneburg in Holland, died: she had at one birth 365 children, baptized by the Bishop of Utricht. In England, Edw. 1. reigneth 34 yeers: he finished the Church of Westminster. Leolin Prince of Wales refuseth to be present at his Coronation; against whom the king marcheth, and forceth him to submit. The King of Scots sendeth men and money into Syria: he, with his Q. are present at K. Edward's Coronation. Ferquard made Earl of Ross, for overthrowing a strong bragging Norman in the English Court.

In the Church: Gregory 10 sits 4 yeers. He interdicteth the Florentines for banishing thence the Gibelliues. To him succeeded Innocent 5. five months: then Adrian 5. one month: then Iohn 20. eight months. He was killed by the fall of a room at Viterbium. Nicholas 3 suc∣ceeded 3 yeers: he alters the Government of Rome, and takes from Charles the title of Vicar of the Empire. One Synod held this Decad. At Saltzhurg, the Order of Celestines founded by Peter de Murcone. Michael the Greek Emperour despised at home, for acknowledging the Pope. At Lyons, in that Synod the Conclave is erected, and geniculation at the naming of JESUS, and the tenths of Benefices granted towards the holy war.

In the East, Andronicus the Emperor imprisoneth his brother Iohn for his popularity. Asia minor * 1.145 divided by the Turks into Satrapies. The Christians persecuted by the apostate Cham of Tar∣tary. Iohn, son to Hugh K. of Ierusalem, succeedeth in Cyprus: then Henry, who is crown∣ed at Tyre. Tripolis taken, with the loss of 7000 Christians. Henry and the Sultan make

peace. In the West, the Switzers, hitherto subject to Savoy, are subdued by the Emperour, who enlargeth the priviledges of Luca and Florence for money: he demolisheth 60 Castles in Thuring, which harboured thieves. Peter of Arragon, who married Manfred's daughter, is called in by the Sicilians, who kill all the French in two hours, when the bell rung to the Vespers. Peter's General defeats Charles his Fleet. Charles recovereth Naples; where the French are beaten by Iames, Peter's son. Wars between France and Arragon; in which Peter dieth of a wound. Philip the fourth raigns in France 28 yeers. Peter of Arragon dieth; whose two sons succeeded; to wit, Iames in Sicily, and Alphonsus in Arragon, who took Majorca from Iames. The Moors expelled Minorca. Great troubles in Castile. Lescus the Polonian spoileth Russia, and expels the Lituanians out of Poland. Lescus forced by his people into Hungary; who returns, and expels his competitor Conrad. The Tartars carry away out of Poland twenty thousand Virgins. Great troubles there, between Lescus and Conrad, and their brothers. Ladislaus of Hungary defeateth Oldamire King of the Cumanians; who return with the Tartars, and spoil Hungary and kill the King, whom the Pope a little before had cursed for his Concubines. Ericus King of Denmark killed with 56 wounds: the Rebels flee to Norway. The Norwegians and banished Lords invade Denmark. The Venetians make war upon the Patriarch of Aquileia for helping the Istri∣ans. The Pope makes peace between them. In Flanders, there is a rebellion at Bruges. War between Brabant and Guelders, about the Earldom of Nemours. Floris of Holland subdueth the Frisians, and transports his fathers bones thence to Middleburg. Many people perish in Frisia by Inundations. In England, Leolin of Wales is slain, and his head set upon the Tower: his brother David hanged and quartered. King Edward sits as a Peer in the French Parliament: he ransoms Charles king of Sicily's son: he makes the competitors of Scotland swear to stand to his arbitration. The Scots king dieth without issue, being slain with a fall from his horse. Six Governours appointed. Great troubles between Bruce and Baliol about the Crown.

In the Church, sate Martin the fourth, 4 yeers: he excommunicates and deposeth Peter of Arragon, and bestows it on Charles Valois the French king's youngest son. Honorius the fifth succeeds 2 yeers: he is opposed by the Germans in a tax. Nicholas the fourth suc∣ceeded 4 yeers. This Decad yeeldeth four Synods. Seven rich Merchants of Florence instituted the Order of servants of Mary. The Order of Chaplains also and Anchorites set up. The Pope excommunicates the Greek Emperour, for breaking his promise made at Lyons. At Wesel, the Jews crucifie a young man.

In the East, the Turks invade the Empire. Michael Strategoplus imprisoned by Andronicus. * 1.146 The Emperours forces defeated by the Turk. Ronzerius a Pirate made Cesar: he oppres∣seth Asia, and is slain by the Army of Michael the young Emperour. The Saracens take Syria, after 192 yeers possession by the Christians, since Godfrey recovered Ierusalem. Thir∣ty thousand Saracens killed by Cassan the Cham, who recovers Damascus; but loseth all a∣gain, being called home by domestick troubles. Ottoman the first, son to Erthogul, takes the title of Sultan. In the West, Wenceslaus king of Bohemia is confirmed in the Electorate, and chief Imperial Butlership. Adolph Earl of Nassau named Emperour by the Bishop of Mentz, who had got the other Electors to assent. The Styrians submit to Otho Duke of Bavaria, who is forced to flee. The Emperour takes pay of the king of England, for his aid against the French; with the which he buyeth Thuring for his stipend; and for sacriledge and adultery he is deposed, and is killed by Albert Duke of Austria, who succeeds 9 yeers. At his Coronation, the Duke of Saxony is smothered in the preass of people. France makes peace with Arragon, and war with England and Flanders. The Parliament of Paris is set up. Philip of France obtains Sicily by marrying with the sister of Charles the lame. King Lewis is canonized. Flanders united to the Crown of France. Iames of Arragon made king of Sardinia by the Pope. The Bohemians seize upon Cracovia. Ladislaus, who had escaped in a Monks habit, returneth, and beats the Bohemians in Cracovia. The Tar∣tars waste Poland. Primislaus Duke of great Polonia is crowned king, that title having been omitted 215 yeers: he is murthered by the Marquess of Brandenburg. Locticus suc∣ceeded, who refused the title of king: he is deposed, and Wenceslaus king of Bohemia chosen. Whilst Andrew king of Hungary is wasting Austria, the Peers, by the Pope's perswasion, chuse Charles, son to Charles Martel, for their king. The king of Denmark falls out with his Archbishop; wherefore the king is censured at Rome to pay to the Archbishop 49000 marks; and the Land is interdicted. The Frisons having put themselves into the king's pro∣tection, murther his Governour. Lubec craves protection of the Dane. In Rohemia, the Lords rebel, and make the Duke of Uratislavia king; who was shortly after poysoned.

Pera by Constantinople is taken by the Venetians, whose Fleet is taken by the Genuans at Corfu, who also take Cydon in Crete. The Genuans attempt Venice to no purpose. Great executions at Venice, for plots against the State. The Paduans build a Fort in the Venetians territories, which they demolished. They make the Greek Emperour pay his debts. Iohn D. of Brabant is killed. The Earl of Flanders, and his wife, the Prince of Wales daughter, are invited to France, and imprisoned at Paris: he sides with the English against France. Charles Valois invadeth Flanders, take Guy, and many of his Nobility prisoners. The Earl of Holland claims Scotland in right of Ada his grand-mother; but is disswaded from it by the King of England: he is slain for Adultery. His son Iohn the first succeeded, who subdued the Frisons, and proscribed Dort for rebelling: he died childless, the Earldom ha∣ving lasted in that line 437 yeers. Friesland torn with factions. King Edward of England banisheth the Jews. The French and English take each others ships at Sea. Aquitain sei∣sed on by the French King, because Edward came not upon his citation. Baliol doeth ho∣mage for Scotland, and aids the French against the English. The king takes divers strong holds in Scotland, with the Regalities, and Marble Chair. The English expelled by William Wallace. The Scots and Wallace beaten in the battel of Fawkirk. The King of of Nor∣way claimeth Scotland in right of his daughter deceased. Baliol is named king of Scotland by king Edward. Baliol took it so ill, that he was forced to plead at the bar against Mac∣duffs brother, that he fell off from the English to the French. Baliol is sent to the Tower: he is released, and goeth into France.

In the Church▪ Celestine the fifth called before Petrus de Murcome, sits 5 moneths? he was an ignorant Eremite. To him succeeded Boniface the eighth, 8 yeers. He deluded Celestine by the sound of a Cane, and made him resigne: he persecuted the family of Co∣lumna, and opposeth Alberts Election: he causeth Iames to forsake Sicily, whose brother Frederick is chosen by the people in hatred of the French. Eight Synods held this Decad. The hereticks Pataren•…•… and Gazareni, about this time appeared, and held that marryed men could not be saved. Fratricelli a kinde of Anabaptists. Boniface sets out the sixth book of Decretals. The Church of Loretta inlarged, for reception of Pilgrims.

In the East, Andronicus is excommunicated by the Pope, and the K. of Rascia set up against him. Ottoman keeps his residence at Neapolis, which he called Despotopolis, 20 miles from Nice: he * 1.147 beats the Christian Armies. In the West, the Emperour wastes the Lands of the Bishop of Trevers. The Helvetians begin to make head against the Emperours Officers. The Em∣perour is murthered by his brothers son, for keeping his Patrimony from him. To him suc∣ceeds Henry the seventh. Earl of Lutzenburg 4 yeers: he is crowned at Millan, and loseth many places in Italy. Philip of France excommunicated; he burns the Popes Bulls. The French are beaten by the Flemings in the battel at Cowtray. Philip is reconciled to the Pope: he defeats the Flemings, and makes Peace with them: he banisheth the Jews out of France. The Moors driven from Gibralter by the Castilians. Ferdinand of Castile wrongs his brothers, who summon him to Christs Tribunal within thirty days; he dieth within that time. In Hungary, three Kings are chosen by three Factions, viz. Wenceslaus of Bohemia (who is carryed thence into Bohemia, with the Crown of Hungary, by his father Ladislaus) Charles and Otho Dukes of Bavaria, to whom Wenceslaus resigneth the Crown. Otho is ta∣ken by the Vayvod of Transilvania: he is cursed by Cardinal Gentilis, for detaining the Crown from Charles. Otho resigneth, and is set free. In Poland, Wenceslaus King of Bo∣hemia, is chosen; who leaves Bohemian Governours, and returns home. To him succeeded Ladislaus 29 yeers. Dansk besieged by Brandeburg. Ladislaus employeth the Teuto∣nicks to defend it, who seise on it to their own use. The troubles of Denmark composed, by the payment of 10000 marks to the Archbishop by the king. The Norwayans invade Denmark but are repulsed. The king of Suevia imprisoned by his brethren. Wenceslaus of Bohemia selleth Misnia to the Marquess of Brandeburg: he is killed by a Russian: in him endeth the male line. Henry Prince of Carinthia claims the kingdom in right of his wife: they are both driven by the Emperour into Bavaria. Frederick the Emperours son striving for that kingdom is slain. Henry returns, and carrieth thence much wealth into Ca∣rinthia: he is expelled by Iohn the Emperours son, who reigned 36 yeers. The Venetians excommunicated by the Pope, for taking Ferrara; and all their goods confiscated in France. Zara besieged, and submitteth to the Venetians: they aid Charles Valois against the Greek Emperour. Many of the French faction killed in Gaunt and Brugis. Guy of Flanders dieth a prisoner in France: his son Robert succeeds 18 yeers: he hath wars with Holland, because the Earl neglected to do his homage for Zealand. Peace between Robert and the French. In Holland, William the good ruleth 32 yeers. In England, the King confirmeth

Magna Charta, releaseth Baliol, and sends the Lord Segrave into Scotland; who is beat∣en there: the king marcheth with his Army three hundred miles into Scotland, without oppo∣sition. The Prince is sent thither with an Army. Wallas is taken and executed. The king in his journey to Scotland dieth. His son Edward the second succeeded 19 yeers: he impri∣soneth the Bishop of Chester in the cause of Gaveston. In Scotland, Robert Bruce having escaped out of England, kills Cumyn for betraying his plot to king Edward. Robert Reign∣ed there 24 yeers: he is forced into the Woods and Isles a while: he recovers divers Castles.

In the Church, Boniface yet sits: he gives away France to the Emperour: he sleeth with his treasure to Anagnia, and is taken by the Columnii, and dieth of grief. To him succeeded Bennet the ninth 8 moneths: he was poysoned. Clement the fifth succeeded 8 yeers: he removeth his seat to Avignion, where it continued 72 yeers: at his Coronation, he lost a stone out of his Mytre, worth 6000 Crowns; the French king was hurt, and the Duke of Britain slain; with twelve more. The Pope being recovered of a great sickness, bestow∣eth Mentz on his Physitian: he makes Robert, son of Charles, king of Sicily, by paying eight thousand pound fealty, and the annual profits of Benevent. This Decad produced two Councils; one at Rome, against the French king; the other at Paris, against Pope Boni∣face. The first Jubile is instituted by Boniface. The Templars condemned in France, and Iames their chief Master burnt, with fifty more of that Order at Paris.

In the East, the Turks are expelled by the Christians out of Thrace. In the West, the Empe∣rour rageth with fire and sword in Italy. He is crowned at Pisa and Rome. The Bishop of * 1.148 Liege, and two thousand, slain there: he burns many places, and is poysoned by a Monk in the Eucharist. Lewis of Bavaria, and Frederick of Austria, strive for the succession. Lewis is crowned at Acon by four Electors, and Frederick at Bonna by the rest. Three Cantons of Switzers enter into an offensive and defensive league. The Guelphs in Italy, the Emperours enemies, are slain, about a hundred thousand. The French king in hunting is killed with a fall from his horse. His son Lewis the tenth succeeded two yeers: he hanged his Treasurer, and died suddenly: his brother Philip the fifth succeedeth 12 yeers. The Salique Law is con∣firmed, and Lewis his daughter omitted. The League with Scotland is renewed. The Shep∣herds rebellion in France. In Castile, Alphonsus the eleventh is King 40 yeers. The Teuto∣nicks subdue Pomerania, and take Riga. Ladislaus of Poland recovers Cracovia from the Duke of Opolium, and takes away the Cities Liberties, for betraying it. Charles, son to Charles Martel, is King of Hungary 32 yeers. Christopher reigns in Denmark 14 yeers. The King of Suevia imprisoneth his brothers in a Castle, where they die. The people rebel: he fleeth: his son Magnus is taken, and he is slain. Iohn the Emperours son reigns in Bohe∣mia 36 yeers: he is made Lieutenant of the Empire: he aideth his father; and, after his death, Lewis against Frederick. Pr. Pandulo the Venetian, to pacifie the Pope, suffers himself to be tied like a dog with a chain under the Popes table. The Genuans war against the Venetians by Sea and Land: they besiege Pera. Crete rebelleth; so doth Gaunt. The French and Hol∣landers invade Flanders. Upon restitution of Doway and some other places, and a marriage between Philip's daughter and Robert's grand-childe, peace is concluded. At Middleburg a Colledge is erected, with a Dean and four Canons. In England, Gaveston is made Earl of Cornwal; is banished, and made General of Ireland: he is recalled, banished, returneth, and is made Secretary: the Lords strike off his head. The King is overthrown by the Scots at Bannocksburn. The Earl of Lancaster, chief of the Barons faction, is reconciled to the King. Edward Bruce, King Robert's brother, is crowned King of Ireland, and slain three yeers after. The Scots take Berwick, and many other places. King Robert invadeth Eng∣land. Divers put to death in Scotland, for endeavouring to betray the kingdom to the Eng∣lish. Robert King of Sicily proscribed by the Emperour; which the Pope makes void. Frederick Prince of Trinacry, calls himself King of Sicily. Robert is reconciled to Frede∣rick: they fall at oddes again.

In the Church: Clement yet sitteth, who wrote the Clementine or seventh of the Decretals. The Emperour denieth fealty to the Pope. Succeeded Iohn 21, who sate 18 yeers. His tenent concerning deposing of Kings, is opposed by Occam. He besiegeth Genoa, and sets out the extravagants. This Decad were held seven Synods. The Templers suppressed at Vienna. Rhodes is bestowed upon the Knights Hospitallers. The Works of Lullius are condemned. Begwins and Beguards Hereticks, with the Armenian Hereticks, were busie about this time. Three Gentlemen of Siena set up the Order of White Monks of Olivet.

In the East, Andronicus, the Emperours grand-childe, besiegeth Constantinople; so that the Grand-father is forced to give him Thrace and Macedonia. Constantine son of Andronicus sent against the young Emperour; he is taken and imprisoned, they are reconcil•…•…d: young Andronicus joyns with the Despot of Bulgaria against his Grandfather, and takes Constantinople; he attempts to relieve Nice, and is beaten by the Turks, who take Nice. The old Emperour is made a Monk, and called Antony; the Turks take Philadelphia. Prusa the Metropolis of Bithynia is taken, and made the seat of the Ottoman-Empire. To Otto∣man succeedeth his son Orchanes 31 years: the Christians recover Nice with divers Forts. In the West, Germany is vexed between the two Emperours. Ferdinand is taken, and after three years imprisonment, is restored to Austria, but renounceth the Empire. The Pope and Em•…•…erour quarrel; the Bishop of Magdeburg's brains are beaten out by the Citizens. The Emperour is crowned at Rome, and sets up an Antipope. Reynold Earl of Gelders is made Duke; Iuliers made a Marquisate: The Emperour besiegeth Millan. In France, to Philip succeeded his brother Charls King of Navar 6 years; he forced the Flemmings to submit; to him succeeded Philip of Valois, brothers son to Philip the fair, 22 years. In Spain, Arragon, Catalonia and Valentia unit•…•…d: Arragon sub∣dueth Sardinia. Silesia fals off from the Polander to the Bohemians, with whom the Teutonicks side: 130 towns burnt in Massovia by the Lituanians. Upon a marriage between the Kings son Casimire and the Dukes daughter, a peace is made with the Li∣tuanians: the Massovians and Teutonicks defeated by the Posacs and Lituanians. Ladislaus beateth the Bohemians and Prussians. In Denmark a great Rebellion, in which Waldemar Duke of Sleswick is chosen King; but two years after the King is reestablish∣ed, and Waldemar gives up his title of King. Henry of Austria is released for 30000 Crowns. The Bohemians rebell, upon the Kings attempting to exchange Bohemia for Bavaria: he invadeth Poland, and loseth one of his eyes with the moisture of the Li∣tuanian aire. At Brugis a great sedition between the people and Magistrates: they de∣tain their Earl, a prisoner 6 moneths; a peace is made, and they rebell again: the Earl is restored, and 22000 of the Rebels killed. Holland enjoyeth Zeland upon a peace with Flanders: Many towns drowned in Holland with 5000 people: A civil War in Sicily. The Emperour attempteth King Robert in vain. The Spencers in England are banish∣ed: the King wasteth Durham, Preston and Lancaster. The Scots beat the English: they renew their league with France. The Lords defeated at Bur•…•…owbridge: Lancaster and other Lords executed. The Mortimers sent to the Tower. Peace with Scotland 13 years. The Queen and Mortimer proclaimed Traitours; the Queen landeth, the Spencers exe∣cuted: the King resigneth, and is murthered. Edward 3 his son succeeded 50 years: the King returns dishonourably from Scotland. Mortimer hanged. Baliol resignes Scot∣land; Hamilton's begin.

In the Church, Pope Iohn sitteth yet; he sides with Robert against Frederick king of Si∣cily; he quarrels with the Emperour: against him is set up Nicholas 5. which makes the 28 Schisme. The Emperour excommunicated again: Nicholas is carried into France, where he giveth up his title. Three Synods held this Decad. The Poore-men of Lyons called Fratricelli condemned by the Pope: the French King maintaineth the Clergies temporalities against the Advocate, and is therefore stiled (Catholick).

In the East, the Bulgarians are defeated, and do defeat the Emperour, who sets out a fleet, and enters into league with the Latine Princes against the Turk. Thrace is wasted by * 1.149 the Scythians and Turks; the Emperour takes 14 of their ships, and beats the•…•… out of Acarnania and Aetolia. Nice is taken by Orchanes, and so is Abydus: the Emperour is wounded in the foot: the Turks are driven from the siege of Philadephia: The Turks waste divers Islands: They are beaten at sea by Andronicus. In the West, the King of Bohemia takes divers Cities for the Pope, Parma and Padua taken by the Scaligers, and other towns of Italy by others: the Pope dares not absolve the Emperour; for fear of the French: He makes Edward of England Lieutenant of the Empire; and then displa∣ceth him: the Emperour appealeth from the Pope to a General Synod. It was con∣cluded in a Diet of Frankfort, that any Bishop may Crown the Emperour, as well as the Pope. Robert of Artois is defeated of his Earldome by the French King, who pro∣claims him traitour, for solliciting the King of England to claim his right in France. Philip aideth the Scots: Edward for this, and for seising upon Aquitain, proclaims war against him: he quartereth the Arms of France and England. At the siege of Lisle, the English are defeated; and the French at Sluce. Divers discontented Lords in Spain side with the Moors against Castile; The Castilians de•…•…eat the forces of Arragon and Navar. Peter of Arragon doth homage to the Pope for Sardinia and Corsica. Wars between Ca∣stile

and Portugal. The Teutonicks waste Polonia, and at last by the King defeated; Peace made between them; the Lituanians burn themselves, wives, children and goods, that they might not fall into the hands of the Teutonicks. King Casimire •…•…ettleth the suc∣cession of Hungary upon Charls, who had married his sister. Russia taken by the Litua∣nians: Casimire takes Leopolis, where he found two crowns, and a piece of the Crosse, now kept at Cracovia. In Hungary was a great plague of Locusts; the Nobles of Den∣mark send to Valdemar Christophers son, being now in Germany, to recover the kingdome, which was now in competition. Wenceslaus of Bohemia, who in the French Court was named Charls, defeats the Lombards, and is made Marquesse of Moravia. Iohn of Bohemia releaseth his title to Poland for 10000 Marks: A Jew puts out his eye, having lost the other before. The Venetians joyn with Florence against Mastin Tyrant of Escalla. 60 several Ambassadors arrives at Venice to reconcile them and Mastin; Peace is grant∣ed to him, and he is made a Patritian of Venice. Lewis of Flanders buyeth Melchyn of the Bishop of Liege, and the Duke of Geldres; the Duke of Brabant challengeth it; but they are reconciled by marriages. The Flemmings defeated by the English: the Earle is against the Flemmings league with England: he flieth to Philip of France: The Earl of Holland doth notable justice on the Bailiffe of South-Holland, for forcing a Cow from a poor woman. William 4. of Holland ruleth ten years, he spoileth Prussia. The king of England doth homage in France for Aquitain, and returns discontented: he aideth Edward Baliol, because David King of Scotland refused to do homage. In the battel of Halydown-hill, the English are victorious and recover Barwick; he entreth Scotland, and returneth with Baliol: He enters Scotland again, and setleth Baliol, who contents himself with a Pension. The first Duke in England, is Prince Edward made Duke of Cornwall. The King sends to demand his Holds in Aquitain: he leagueth with the Em∣perour and Dutch; he is made Vicar of the Empire. Southampton burnt by the French: they besiege Burdeaux and are all killed. King Robert of Scotland having vowed an expedition into Syria, desired on his death-bed, Robert Douglasse to carry his heart to Ierusalem: Douglasse in his journey thither was slain, in siding with Arragon against the Saracens; that Family ever since bear an Heart in their Coat: This Robert had won 70 battels. Earl Murry Regent, during King Davids minority, was poyson∣ed by a Monk: The King and Queen are driven into France. Edward Baliol crowned; Aberden burnt by the English. Davids faction groweth to strong for Baliol. Salisbury and Arundel forced from the siege of Dumbar-Castle. At Blackburn the Scots are beaten; Perth and Sterling taken by the Regent. Baliol flieth into England.

In the Church, the Schisme continueth, till Nicholas the Antipope was carried into France, where he resigneth: the Bononians rebell against the Pope, who dieth and left behind him a treasure of 1700000 Florens; to him succeeded Bennet 12. 7 years; One Synod held this Decad, at Toledo. Pope Iohn believed that the souls slept till the Resurrection. The Greek Church dissenteth from the Latine. In a Diet at Mentz it was concluded, that the Councel was above the Pope, and that the Emperour held immediately from God.

In the East, Nicomenia in Bithynia is taken by the Turks. Iohn son to Andronicus is Empe∣rour * 1.150 41 years; he is as yet under the tuition of Iohn Cantacuzenus father-in-law to Or∣chanes; the Patriarch excommunicates him; upon this the Patriarch is deposed. The Turks are beaten out of Smyrna by the Venetians: they defeat the Venetians with those of Cyprus & Rhodes. In the West, the Pope takes Ferrara; Mantua & Verona from the Em∣peror, and denyeth to absolve him, till he resigne his Empire to him. Lewis is deposed and dieth. Charls 4. elected, he was son to Iohn King of Bohemia. Some of the Electors prefer the Empire to King Edward of England; he refuseth it: then they choose Ferdinand Marquiss of Misnia, whom Charls bought out with 10000 Marks. Gunther also be∣ing elected by some, compoundeth with Charls, and is poisoned. In France, Iohn Montfort loseth Britany; King Edward assisted him: he is taken and imprisoned. The Gabal of Salt now imposed. At Crescy the French lost 30000 with the King of Bohemia, and 11 Princes, 80 Barrons, and 1200 Knights. Calice lost, and the French who would have bought it, cheated of their money, and slain. The Dolphinate of Vienna sold to the French, on condition that the eldest son of France should be called the Dolphin. In the battel of Salcados 450000 Moores flame, and but twenty Castilians. The Alcavale, that is the Tenths of things sold, raised for the maintaining of the Moors war. Alphonsus of Castile obtaineth of the Pope the Canaries, conditionally that he

plant Christianity there. Iames of Majorea killed in battell by the Arragonians: The Tartars and Bohemians driven out of Poland, by Casimire: He is excommunicate for his Concubines, and adultery: he totally subdueth Russia, and names Lewis of Hungary his heir. To Charls of Hungary succeedeth his son Lewis 1. 41 years; he sub∣dueth the Saxons in Transilvania: Andrew his brother and King of Naples, sels his possessions to the King, who aideth the Polander against Lituania and Bohemia. Zara fals off to Hungary, and is recovered again by Venice: they make peace for 10 years. Lewis to revenge his brothers death, whom his wife strangled, marcheth into Italy and takes the Kingdome of Naples: She flieth to the Pope with her new Husband, who for reconciling them hath Avignion. In Denmark, Waldemar reignes 35 years; he leagueth with the Swedes, invadeth Brandeburg, and goeth to Ierusalem. Prague in Bohemia is now freed from Mentz, and made an Archbishoprick. King Iohn being slain at Crescy, his son Charls succeeded, who also was Emperour, who built new Prague. The Vene∣tians troubled with an Earthquake, Plague and Famine: they invite strangers to come and inhabite their City. A great faction at Gaunt against the French, in which Artweld the chief man of the faction is slain, and E. Lewis is killed at Crescy; to whom succeeded Lewis of Male 38 years; he promised to marry the King of Englands daughter, but mar∣rieth the daughter of Brabant. William of Holland is slain in the battell he fought against Utricht; his Sister Margaret succeeded 8 years: she makes her son William Governour, reserving 10000 crowns yearly; but when the Emperour died, she assumeth Holland, and bestoweth Henault on William. Now began there the faction of Cabillaucks and Hoecks, which held 150 years; the Cabillaucks call in William against his Mother. Tourney besieged by King Edward, and truce granted for one year: He quarrels with the Pope, for denying him the making of a Cardinal. The order of the Garter institu∣ted; and the Round-Table at Windsor erected. Divers of King Edwards friends put to death in France. He taketh Caen in Normandy; with 10000 English he defeats 60000 French. King David of Scotland taken by Copland, who is rewarded with 500l. and made a Banoret. The English quite driven out of Scotland. King David and his Queen return. Great emulation between Douglasse and Ramsey: David upon the French score invades England thrice, and wasteth all as far as Durham: he is defeated and taken; Percy and Baliol spoil Lothian. Robert of Sicily being dead, Andrew the King of Hungary's son, whom he had adopted, succeeds in Apulia, for which he paid a great summe to the Pope: he is strangled by his wife, who married with Lewis Prince of Tarentium.

In the Church, Bennet sits yet, he confirmed Verona to Scaliger, Mantua to Gonzaga, and Ferrara to Este. Clement 6. succeeded 10 years: he reduced the Jubile to 50 years; he makes some of the Electors choose a new Emperour. Nicholas a Tribune of Rome aspireth, and is confined to Avignion. This Decad had but one Synod, at To∣ledo. One Picard a Walloon began the Heresie of the Adamites. Popish Provisions put down in England. The Pope suppresseth the Whippers. Many Jews executed for poysoning the waters.

In the East, Paleologus helpeth the Venetians, and Cantacuz: the Genuans. Losbos is given to Catelusius for his service against the Greeks, after almost 100 years possession by his * 1.151 posterity, it was lost to the Turks. Cantacuz: made a Monk, and his son suppressed. Solyman son to Orchanes breaks into Europe; and takes divers Castles with Calli∣polis the chief City of Chersonesus: as he was Hawking he is drowned in a Ditch; whereupon Orchanes dieth with grief. To him succeeded Amurath the first, his son, 30 years. The Janisaries now begin. In the West, Cleve for want of Heirs-male, fals to the Empire. Wenceslaus fouleth the Font, when he was Chri∣stened. The Pisans punished for carrying the Empresse and her daughter into the Stews. The Emperour is crowned at Millan and Rome: he publisheth the Golden Bull, and annexeth Brandeburg to Bohemia. Iuliers made a Dutchy; he helps the Pope a∣gainst Millan, and hath wars with Philip of Austria, who put him to flight, by corrupting some about Charls. To Philip of France succeeded Iohn his son 15 years: Charls grand∣child to the King of Castile, and Constable of France, is killed by the K. of Navar. Charls

of Navar imprisoned for favouring the English; who beat the French at Poyctiers. Charls being released, makes new troubles. The Provost of Paris murthered. The King and his son transported into England. France spoiled by King Edward. Upon a Peace, King Iohn is released to get money. The Jews are again admitted. He returns into England, and dies. Peter King of Portugal banisheth Lawyers out of his Kingdom. Peter King of Castile puts his brother with many Nobles to death; he murthereth two more bro∣thers, and poysoneth his wife. Lewis of Hungary makes peace with Padua and Au∣stria; he invadeth Dalmatia, and takes divers Towns; he restores Tarvisium and Istria. The Russians rebell against Poland. Casimire is absolved, and buildeth many Churches. Prussia is spoiled by the Lituanians. Hungary disclaimeth all tribute from Polonia: The King of Denmark imprisoneth his Queen upon suspition of Adultery; he afterward begot Margaret of her, who became Queen of 3 Kingdoms. Ericus rebelleth against his Fa∣ther the King of Sweden. Istria spoiled by the Prince of Croatia, who makes restitu∣tion. The Venetians beaten by the Germans at Bosphorus. The Germans are defeated, and put themselves under the protection of Millan: At last a peace is made. The Vene∣tians make a dishonourable peace with Lewis of Hungary. Lewis of Flanders subdueth Brabant; he restores all again except Antwerp, which he retains for his wifes Dowry. William's forces in Holland are defeated by his mother the Empress, who was at last defeated by him, and is contented with Henault, and leaveth Holland with him, who in∣vaded Utricht, and fell mad: His wife is chosen Regent by the Cabillaucks, and his bro∣ther Albert by the Hoecks, who besieged Delf and took it. The Spanish Fleet at Win∣chelsey defeated by the English. Sir Walter Bently beats the French in Britain. Groats first coyned. The King wasteth France, and removes the Staple of Wooll out of Flanders into England. The battel of Poyctiers, where the French King with many Lords, Knights and Esquires are taken and slain. The French aid the Scots; they take Barwick and dis∣mantle it, they burn Northam. King David ransomed for 100000. marks. Peace for 14 years: The King cuts off Robert Stuarts succession to the crown, and appoints A∣lexander of Sutherland his younger sisters son for his successor, upon whose death Ro∣bert is reconciled to the King and to his hopes. The Pope makes Lewis of Tarentum King of Sicily, against the King of Hungary.

In the Church, Clement keepeth the 2. Jubile: To him succeeds Innocent 6. 9 years. new troubles in Rome. Nicholas is sent home and restored to his Tribunat, and is slain by the Columni. The Popes Legat is sent to Rome, who recovers all in 5. years that was lost from the Church. One Councel held this Decad, at Toledo again. The Pope strives with Cantacuz, to unite the Greek and Latine Churches.

In the East, the Turks take many places, and make Paleologus tributary, who craveth help against them from the Pope and Queen of Sicily. The Turks transport 60000. * 1.152 into Europe by the help of the Genuans. Amurath makes his seat at Adrianople, he cir∣cumciseth his sons. In the West, The Imperial Cities league against the Princes. In France, Charles 5▪ reigneth 16 years. Montfort kils Charles of Bloys, and recovereth Bri∣tain. King Charles makes his guard of 100. Scots Archers: He gives the Kingdom of Arles to Lewis Duke of Anjou. Peter of Castile treacherously killed the Moorish King. War between Castile and Arragon. Peter is driven out of Castile by the French; he fly∣eth to Prince Edward, and is restored, and abjureth his Religion. He is at last taken and beheaded. The Polander subdueth the Russian. Bosna and Bulgaria reduced to the obe∣dience of Hungary. About this time the Hanse-Towns being 77. begin to set up. Ham∣burg submits to the Duke of Holst. Magnus of Suevia taken, and imprisoned. Venice forceth the Paduans to buy their peace for 15 years. The Earldom of Burgundy falls to Margaret mother of Lewis by the death of Philip. The Duke of Burgundy marrieth the Earls daughter. King Edward of England affrighted with thunder, makes peace with France. King Iohn is released for 300000 crowns. The King being 50 years old, keep∣eth a Jubile: he turneth all the Records out of French into Latine or English. The Staple at Calice. King Iohn came to England to release his hostages, and dieth at the Sa∣voy. Prince Edward ill rewarded for his aide, by Peter of Castile. The Highlanders in Scotland are permitted by the King to destroy each other.

In the Church, Urban 5. sate 8 years. The Viscount of Millan begs peace of the Popes Legat. The Pope comes to Rome, and sends for the Emperour to suppress the Gibel∣lins.

This Decad affordeth no Councel. Iohn Columbinus begins at Sena the order of Jesuites. Paleologus submitteth to the Roman Church, on promise of help against the Turks. St. Bridgets Order confirmed by the Pope.

In the East, Paleologus being expelled by Andronicus his son, is restored by the Venetians: * 1.153 he taketh Tenedos from the Genuans, and gives it to the Venetians. At the Marriage feast of Bajazet, a Nobleman sent 100. Boyes, and so many Virgins in rich apparel, with two Cups in each hand, the one filled with jewels, the other with gold: the Des∣pot of Servia loseth Nissa to the Turk, and becomes his Tributary Aladin the Turks son in law rebelleth, and forced to sue for peace. The Servians fall from Amurath, and joyn with the king of Bosna. 20000 Turks killed in Bosna by the Christians. In the West, the Emperour promiseth more to the Electors to choose his son Caesar, then he was able to pay. War between Saxony and Brunswick, for the Dutchy of Luneburg. To Charles succeeded his ill-conditioned son Wenceslaus 22 years. Charles of Navar in∣dicted for attempting to kill the French King: he forfeiteth his estate, and is recon∣ciled to the King. Navars eldest son imprisoned, and his Officers executed for intelli∣gence with the English. The French invade the Isle of Wight: Montpelier rebelleth, and is reduced. The King leaveth the Government to his 3 brothers, and dieth rich. His son Charls 6. succeeded 42 years. The Kings of Aragon, Fez and Granado league against Castile, which makes peace with Portugal. The Duke of Lancaster claimeth Ca∣stile in right of his wife. Henry of Castile poysoned by a Monk. Casimire of Poland be∣ing dead, Lewis King of Hungary succeedeth, Casimir's sisters son, 13 years: he return∣eth to Hungary, and leaves his mother Regent of Polonia: the Hungarians kill the Go∣vernour of Cracovia, for which 160 Hungarians are killed by the Polacks. King Lewis perswades the Polacks to admit one of his daughters to the succession, which they do assent to, conditionally they might be eased of their Taxes. He subdueth the Vala∣chians, and adopteth his daughters husband. Magnus of Suevia is released for 12000. Marks. Wenceslaus of Bohemia drowneth his wifes Confessor, for not revealing her con∣fession. The Venetians and Genuans at War for Tenedos; They are reconciled by the Duke of Savoy. In Flanders, 17 Towns are drowned, and 5000 houses burnt in Gaunt. The French and Flemmings quarrel, for receiving Iohn Duke of Britain. The Earls heavy Taxes cause a civil War in Flanders. Wars between Holland and Utricht. Limoges taken by the English. Rochel besieged by the French: Peace between England and France. The English defeated in Garnsey. The French lose Aquitain. Richard 2. reigns in England 22 years. The French burn Rye, and the Scots Roxburg. Barwick taken and lost by the Scots in 9 dayes. In Scotland, Robert Stuart is king 20 years; he reneweth the League with France.

In the Church, sate Gregory 11. 7 years. The Florentines quarrell with the Popes Le∣gats, and deny corne to Rome. They assist the Bononians and Pisans against the Pope, who curseth, and then absolveth them: He removes from Avignon to Rome. To him succeeded Urban 6. 11 years: against him Clement 7. is chosen by the French Car∣dinals, which makes the 29 Schisme, which continued 50 years: Urban sits at Rome, Clement at Avignon: Urban drowned seven Cardinals of Clement, being bound in sacks. S. Katherines Nuns founded by Katherine of Sena. The Cynique-heretiques, called Turelupini, went naked, and were given to the flesh. Wickliffs Doctrine condemned at Oxford. England, Hungary, and Germany declare for Pope Urban; France, Scotland, Arragon, and Sicily for Clement.

In the East, Andronicus is setled in the Empire by Bajazet, for which he sweareth fealty * 1.154 to the Turk, and imprisoneth his father; who escapeth, and causeth the Turk to set up his son Manuel, who reigned 30 years. Andronicus flieth into Asia, and shelters himsele in the Turks Court. The Turks subdue and destroy the Christians in Bosna, Croatia, and the adjacent places. Tamerlan makes an expedition into Babylon, and Sultan Achumel flieth to Alcayre. One of Amurath's sonnes loseth his eyes, for plotting against his father. Lazarus Despot of Servia, with five hundred thou∣sand Christians, slaine in the Plains of Cassovia. One Cobelets a Christian, kills Amurath, as hee was viewing the dead. To him succeeds his sonne Bajazet, 11 yeares: He strangled his brother Iacup, to prevent competition; so this strangling of the Sultans brethren grew customary. In the West, Civil warres

in Germany among the Princes. The Duke of Austria killed by the Switzers in battel; after much bloodshed, a peace there is concluded. In France, Charles 6. reigned 42 years; he contents himself with the three Flowers-de-luce for his Armes. The Parisians and Rohaners are punished for mutinying. The French invade England. Lewis of Anjou removed from his Regency, the Dukes of Burgundy and Berry put in his place. The English take 100 French and Flemish ships. The King assumeth the Government. His Brother made Duke of Orleans: Great faction between the Constable and Duke of Britain. The English help Portugal against Castile. The King of Castile expelled by Iohn base son to Peter. Navar attempteth to poyson the Dukes of Burgundy and Berry; He groweth leprous. Iohn, Peters base son chosen King of Portugal. The Duke of Lan∣caster marrieth in Spain, one daughter to the Infant of Castile, the other to the King of Portugal. In Poland, the Bishop of Cracovia falls down dead, as he was going to de∣flowre a Country-maid. King Lewis dieth, and Hedwigis the Queens daughter is cho∣sen. Iagello Duke of Lituania christened in Poland, and named Ladislaus; by marrying Hedwigis, he unites Lituania to Poland, and converts the Lituanians in Hungary. King Lewis being dead, his daughter Mary succeedeth 10 years. Charles King Andrews son of Sicily is received King by some, and is murthered by the Queens mother, who is drowned by the Governour of Croatia, and Mary imprisoned. Sigismund, Charls the fourths son marrieth Mary, is crowned, and persecuteth the Governour of Croatia; upon this the Lords rebell, and some of them are executed by Sigismund. He subdueth Bosna and Dalmatia. Truce between Denmark and Sweden. Margaret reigns alone 24 years: she hath War with Albert of Suevia, and takes him, with his son prisoners, and so she becomes Queen of all the three Kingdoms. The Venetians take Verona and Padua, and recover Treviso. The League with other States against Galeas Viscount of Millan. The Earl of Flanders forced by his people to hide himself: He expels the English for siding with Gaunt against him: they take Dam and Greveling. Iohn the French Kings son stabs the Earl, quarrelling for Bononia: to him succeeded his daughter Margaret. The French recover Dam. The English beat the Flemmings at Sea, and take many of their Ships. Iohn the Earl of Hollands son is made Bishop of Liege at 16 years old. The Earl of Northumberland is sent against the Scots, and recalled. Iack Straw rebelleth, and is slain. Barwick recovered from the Scots. The Duke of Lancaster having made peace in France, goeth against Scotland, but doeth no∣thing: he is reconciled to the King: the Duke claimeth Castile. Flanders put them∣selves under the Kings protection. The first Marquis in England, was Robert de Vere the Kings Minion, made Marquis of Ireland. Many Ships taken by Arundel and Nottingham: The Lords quarrell with the King about his favourites: the Chief-Justice and others executed. Peace with France and Scotland for three years: Warwick and Glocester are displaced. Edinburgh burned by King Richard: The Scots invade England, and do much hurt in Ireland, and in the Isle of Man. Cocker∣mouth taken by the Scots and French. The battell of Otterburn between Douglas and Piercy: Robert Earl of Fife the Kings younger son made Regent; his bro∣ther Alexander burned the Church of Murray, for which he was imprisoned. Ione of Sicily is strangled, and her sister Mary beheaded by Charles of Dyrrachium. Lewis of Anjou poysoned, whose son Lewis is made King of Naples by the Pope.

In the Church, Boniface the 9. sits 14 years. This Decad produced one Synod. The Order of St. Peter of Pisa founded by a Pisan. The Archbishop of Magde∣burg, dancing all night with a woman, both fell down and broke their necks. The feast of our Ladies conception instituted. The Dominicans free the Virgin Mary from Original sin, and are opposed by the Parisians. Annates or First-fruits granted against the Turks.

In the East, Constantinople is besieged 8 years by Bajazet. Manuel goeth into Italy for aide against the Turk. Philadelphia taken by the Turk, with other places: Caria submitteth. * 1.155 Sigismund in Hungary beaten by the Turks, and so are the Latine Princes who came to raise the siege from Constantinople. Bajazet hangeth the King of Caramania, and subdueth his Country. He is defeated at Mount Stella by Tamerlan, fettered with gold, and incaged. His son Solyman is kinged at Adrianople, Bajazet beateth out his own brains, civil Wars among his sons 15 years: Tamerlan restores to the Christians the Countries taken by

Bajazet. In the West, the Jews are expelled Germany, and peace concluded there: the Emperour is imprisoned, and escapeth. The Bishop of Magdeburg, and Saxony quar∣rell. Iohn Galeas of Milan made Duke for 100000 crowns. Savoy made a Dutchie. The Electors d•…•…pose Wenceslaus, and choose Frederick Duke of Brunswick, who is slain by the Bishop of Mentz procurement, and Robert Palsgrave succeeds 10 years. In France the Duke of Britain invades the Constables possessions: the King marching against him, falls mad. Burgundy made chief Regent, he banisheth the Constable: the King recovereth, and relapseth at a Masque: The Regent incenseth the Queen against the Duke of Orleans, as if he aimed at the Kings death and his chi•…•…drens. The French re∣duce the Millanois to the obedience of the Dutchess, the Kings brothers wife. Iohn of Castile killed by a fall from his horse, to whom succeeded Henry 3. his son 17 years. The Rebels of Russia subdued by the Polander. The King of Poland Ladislaus, claimeth Hun∣gary, but is opposed: his brother Vitondus made great Duke of Lituania; he invadeth Scythia and is overthrown by Tamerlan. Sigismund of Hungary makes peace with the Po∣lander for 16 years: he puts to death 32 Lords. Margaret of Denmark makes a League with the Prince of Rugia, and with the Earl of Holst, and Duke of Scleswick. Stockholm stands out against the Queens decree, it is besieged. Albert promiseth to deliver it in 3 years, in performance whereof, Lubec, Dansk, and some other Hance-towns are pled∣ged. Stockholm surrendred. Copper-Mines adjudged to the Crown. Ericus, Margarets sisters son, is associated; he recovereth Gothland, paying to the Teutonicks 9000 Nobles. Wenceslaus of Bohemia escapeth 3 times out of prison: He knighted the Fisherma•…•… •…•…hat helped him. The Earl of Holland reconciled to the Lords, whom he suspect•…•…d to have slain his Steward and Concubine: His son is disgraced at Table in the French Court, because William the second's body was not recovered from the Fri∣sons; whereupon the Frisons are beaten, and the body brought thence to Valenciens, and there buried. Martin King of Aragon setleth Sicily on his son. In England, the King quarrels with London, for not lending him 1000 l. The Irish rebell, and are beaten: Warwick banished, and Arundel beheaded; Glocester smothered at Calis by Moubray; Hereford and Moubray banished. Mortimer next heir to the Crown slain by the Irish; the King to be revenged goeth thither: At his return he is taken, and re∣signeth to the Duke of Hereford. In Scotland, Robert 3. reigns 17 years. Great troubles raised by Duncan Earl of Buchan. 600 Highlanders decide their quarrel before the King. The Earl of March falleth off to the English, and with Hotspur wastes the borders. Wark-Castle taken by the Scots.

In the Church, to Clement the Antipope succeedeth Bennet 13. Boniface, upon the in∣treaty of the Princes, is willing to resign, but Bennet denieth: He is imprisoned at Avignon by the French king, and escapes. One Synod held this Decad at Westminster, where Appeals to Rome are inhibited, and First-fruits opposed. Because Christ be∣gan to preach at thirty years, therefore the Jubilee is reduced to thirty years. Iohn Hus appeareth; divers of his Disciples burnt at Auspurg. The Order of White-coats in Italy now began; they professed extraordinary sanctimony. Greek being forgot in Italy 700 years, is brought thither again by Chrysolorus.

In the East, Isa being expelled by his brother Mahomet from Prusa, flieth to Constantinople. * 1.156 Solyman makes his brother Isa Generall against Mahomet, who ruleth at Amasia, and kills Cardaules whom Tamerlan had placed there. Mahomet received as King by Prusa, Nice, and Nicapolis; He refused to marry Tamerlans daughter; He expels his brother Isa into Carmania, where he died obscurely. Solyman takes Prusa, against whom Musa another brother is imployed by Mahomet; who having married the Prince of Valachia's daughter, is received King at Adrianople in Solyman's absence: But the Greek Emperor helpeth Solyman, and expels Musa, who suddenly assaulting Solyman in his riot, strangles him and possesseth his kingdome, and besiegeth the Greek Emperor in Constantinople for aiding Solyman. In the Isthmus of Peloponnesus, a Wall is built neer to Corinth against incursions. In the West, Prague is besieged, because Wenceslaus will not release the Im∣perial Cities from their Oath made to him. Erfort wasted. A sedition in Mentz. In France, the Regent dieth, and Orleance is made Regent. Nemours is bestowed on the King of Navar by the French King. The Duke of Burgundy opposeth the Regent in his Taxes. The Duke raiseth an Army, and is in shew made friends with the Regent▪

who crosseth the Dukes intent in besieging Calice: He murthers the Regent, flieth into Flanders, and returns with an Army, justifieth his fact, is absolved, and reconciled to the sons of Orleans; his daughter is married to the Dolphin. The Teutonicks are called into Poland by the Kings brother, who rebelleth, but is beaten by Vitondus. Ladislaus kills 50000. Teutonicks in Lituania, and takes the Master, with many prisoners. Ladislaus son to Andrew is sent for by the Hungarian Lords. Sigismund flieth into Moravia, and by the Bohemian help recovers Hungary. Ladislaus returne•…•…h into Italy. Steven the Vaivod executed for rebellion, and intelligence with the Turks, who defeat Sigismund. He quar∣rels with the Venetians. Gothland is redeemed from the Teutonicks; the Danes defeated in Frisia. The Holsatians pawned Flensburg and News to the King of Denmark. The Genuans beaten at sea by the Venetians, who protect the Vicenzans. Escalla of Verona poysoned by Novello, who kills his sons, and takes the City. Novello cuts off the eares and noses of the Venetian Ambassadors; but he being taken and his three children, with Verona and Padua, are all strangled at Venice. They buy Zara from Ladislaus for 100000 Crowns. Iohn Bishop of Liege is expelled for refusing to take Orders; he is aided by the Duke of Burgundy, who burned the City and slew 36000. Parvis helps the Liegeois, who makes his son Bishop; both are killed by Iohns friends, with 40000 people; the Bishop is restored, and the City fined at 200000 Crowns. In England, Henry 4. reigneth 13 years. Exeter, Surry, and Aumarle executed for striving to restore Richard, who is starved at Pomfret. The Queen returns into France. At Hallydown-hill the Scots are beaten; the English defeated in Wales. A Battel at Shrewsbury between the King and some Lords. A rebellion raised by Mowbray and the Archbishop of York. Barwick and other Castles taken by the King. The Earl of Northumberland fleeth into Wales. Glendower spoileth the Marches; he is aided by the French with 140 sail. The Prince invadeth Scotland. Northumberland and the Lord Bardolf overcome and slain. A false Richard entertained in Scotland. Wark-Castle taken by the Scots. Prince David starved by the Duke of Albany the Kings brother. Douglasse kills many at Shrewsbury. Prince Iames going into France, is taken by the English; his father at the news thereof dieth with grief. Robert Duke of Albany Regent. The Scots enter England. The Earl of March is reconciled to the Regent.

In the Church, Boniface 9. yet sitteth. Bononia with some other places recovered from Galeas by the Pope. To him succeeded Innocent 4. 2 years: He removeth into Viter∣bium, upon a sedition raised by Ladislaus of Sicily against him. Gregory 12. succeedeth: He swears to resign for the peace of the Church: He forbids all union between his Cardinals and those of France. A Pasquil set up in Rome against him: The Devil discharging him of his oath, his forces beat Ladislaus out of Rome. Lewis Duke of Anjou, confirmed King of Naples. 2 Synods in this Decad; one at Aquilcia, the other at Pisa, where Gregory and Bennet are deposed, and Alexander 5. chosen. The Order of the White-coats is condemned. A Church at Luca built to the Crucifix.

In the East, Musa is taken and strangled by Mahomet, who reigns 8 years. Orchanes, Soly∣mans son, is taken, and his eyes are put out. Carmania subdued, and the Varachian * 1.157 Princes made Tributaries. In the West, Sigismund King of Hungary, son to Charles 4. reigneth Emperor 26 years: He meets the Pope in Italy about appointing the Councel of Constance; He laboureth with France and England for a peace. Cleve made a Duke∣dome. Sigismund, after his Brothers death, obtaineth Bohemia. Zisca rebelleth, and becomes Captain of the Hussites. In France, the Duke of Berry with the sons of Orleans make a faction against the Duke of Burgundy, whom the Dolphin also opposeth. Bur∣gundy plots the death of Berry, Burbon, and Orleans. The Dolphin is Regent, and Bur∣gundy proclaimed Traitor; he makes his peace. Agincourt-Battel. Burgundy leagueth with England. The Dolphin dieth, and the Queen is Regent. Normandy invaded by the English; The Queen confined to Tours; Burgundy doth all; The Constable, Chan∣cellor, and 1600 murthered. The English get the Isle of France and Normandy. The Dolphin murthereth the Burgundian. In Spain, 15000 Moors are slain: Arragon united to Sicily: Ferdinand Perez King of Sevil, buyes the Canaries from the King thereof. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Poland subdueth much of Prusia, and defeateth the Teutonicks, and brings 5•…•… of their Colours into Cracovia. Sigismund pawneth Sepus•…•…n to Ladislaus; He grants peace to the Teutonicks for 2 years. Upon the Popes request. Pipus the Florentine takes many places from the Venetians for Sigismund of Hungary; but being corrupted by Venetian gold, is by Sigismund choked with molten gold. 5 years peace between Hungary and Venice. The Danes are defeated in Frisia. Margaret of Denmark dieth, and Ericus reigneth

alone 25 years: wars between him and the Dukes of Holst about the Dutchy of Scles∣wick. Wickliffs books are burnt in Prague, which made a sedition. Moravia is united to Bohemia: 7 Senators at Prague cast out at the windows. Sigismund the Emperour, upon his brothers death, reigneth in Bohemia 20 years. 40000 rebel with Zisca. The Vene∣tians recover divers places taken by Pipus: A part of St. Marks Church the Palace burnt; a Decree made against the building of a new Palace. The Duke reverseth the Decree of paying 1000 Ducats: the Turks claim Ionia from them; They take Lamp∣sacum. In Flanders, Philip the Good rules 44 years; he sideth with the English. The Frisons revolt from Holland: the Earl dyeth, being bitten by a mad dog. Iaquelin his daughter succeeds 18 years. The Bishop of Liege resigneth his Bishoprick, and ob∣tains of the Emperour the Earldom of Holland, being escheated for want of heirs∣male. In England, Henry the 5. reigned 9 years, he banisheth the French: some French executed for Treason. At Agincourt 10000 French slain, and as many taken by the Eng∣lish. The Emperour cometh into England; he with Burgundy fide with the English: Harfleu besieged, and relieved: the English take Caen, and other places. The Genu∣ans, French and Scots defeated: Queen Ioan suspected of Sorcery, and commit•…•…ed. Peace with France and Burgundy. Donald of the Isles, recovers his Earldom of Rosse: Wars between him and the Earl of Mar. Barwick and Roxburg besieged by Albany and Douglas.

In the Church, sits Alexander 5. 11 moneths, then Iohn 22. He removeth to Ariminum. Gregory stayeth at Rome, and Benet goeth out of France into Aragon. Iohn goeth to the Councel at Constance, he with Benet are deposed. Gregory resigneth, and is made chief Cardinal. Iohn in a disguise is taken and imprisoned. Martin 5. is chosen 7 years, and so this Schism endeth. The Pope goeth from Constance against the will of the Emperor, and so the Councel endeth. The Pope loseth some Towns. In this Decad was held the Councel of Constance, where were 4 Patriarchs, 29 Cardinals, 346 Bishops, 564 Abbots and Doctors, besides multitudes of fecular Princes. In this Councel were found of the Benedictines 15107 houses in Europe. Huss is first Ex∣communicated; his books, and then himself, burnt. Wickliffs Doctrine is condem∣ned, and his books burnt. Ierome of Prague is also burnt: their ashes cast into the river. Sir Iohn Oldcastle hanged and burnt for Religion. Gerson persecuted by the Pope, for speaking against the Roman Church. Zisca's followers are called Thaborites.

In the East, Iohn 7. son to Andronicus, reigned 5 years; then Iohn 8. 20 years. To Mahomet * 1.158 the Turk succeeded Amurath 2. his son 38 years. The false Mustapha set up by the Greeks, is strangled. Constantinople is besieged: Mustapha the Sultans brother taketh Nice, and is strangled. Servia, and much of Natolia subdued by the Turk: Smyrna annexed to the Turks Empire, the Prince and his son being taken. The Turks take Thessalonica from the Venetlans, and subdue Aetolia, whilest three Princes strive for it. In the West, Zisca is beaten by the Imperialists, and loseth his onely eye: He overthroweth the Imperia∣lists. Frederick Marquis of Misna, made Duke of Saxony and Elector, for money. Zisca dieth of the Plague, and orders a Drum to be made of his skin. The Elector is defeated by the Hussites, and flyeth: they burn Aldenburg. In France, the Dolphin is cited for murthering Burgundy, and for non-appearance is dis-inherited. The King dyeth, and his son Charles 7. reigneth 38 years. The English are beaten by the Bastard of Orleans: they take Pontarson, and the French Tournay. The battel of Harrings. Alphonsus of Arra∣gon first adopted by Ioan of Naples, and then Lewis of Anjou. Arragon and Navar joyn against Castile. Vitondus accepteth Bohemia, which the King of Poland refused. The Teu∣tons set against the Polander by the Emperour: the King breaks his leg in hunting. King Ericus of Denmark being returned from Syria, freeth all that should build timber∣houses in Elsenore from Taxes for 10 years, and for 20 those that built of stone. The League renewed between Scotland and Denmark. Vandalia forbid Traffique in the Danish Seas. Henry Duke of Scleswick slain in scaling the walls of Flensburg. The Pope rai∣seth forces against the Hussites. 3 Armies of Franks, Bavarians, and Saxons fall upon Bohemia: they all flee away without fight. The Venetians denounce War against Phi∣lip of Milan, for oppressing the Florentines. Philip takes Brescia, which again revolted. Philip of Flanders aideth the Duke of Brabant against the Duke of Glocester, and makes War against Iaquelin of Holland, whose heir he got himself to be after her death. He in∣stituted the Order of the Golden-fleece. The Lords of Holland dislike Iohn of Brabant, and call in his brother the Earl of St. Pol, but the Duke is received, and the faction of the Countess banished. Iaquelin divorced from the Duke, and married to the Duke of Glocester, who also forsakes her. King Henry of England is declared heir of France, and

Regent during the life of Charls. The Duke of Clarence slain; the King pawneth his Crown to Cardinal Beaufort, for 20000 l. The Duke of Bedford Regent of France. Henry 6. reigneth in England 38 years; he is crowned King of France. The French beaten at Vernol; Great-Ordnance now first used in England. Warwick left Lieutenant in France. Talbot doth good service in France; Salisbury slain at the siege of Orleans, which is relie∣ved by Ioan of Ark. Suffolk and Talbot taken; S. Dennis and other places lost by the Eng∣lish: the Scots aide the French; the Earl of Buchan Constable of France: King Iames carried by King Henry into France, he is ransomed; Buchan and Douglasse slain at Vernol; Mordo with his two sons, and Lenox, executed in Scotland for oppression; Alexander Lord of the Isles, rebelleth and is taken; his brother kils the Earl of Cathnesse, and defeats the Earl of Mar. Alexanders brother is driven into Ireland, his head is sent thence to the King.

In the Church, Clement 8. is chosen Antipope, by means of Alphonsus of Aragon, he sate 8 years; he is forced to resigne, and become Bishop of Majorca. Pope Martin who re∣fused to give the title of Sicily to Alphonsus, is reconciled to him. Iulian the Cardinal sent by the Pope against Bohemia, and to treat with the Emperour about a Synod at Basil: Rene King of Sicily, striving for Lorrain, is taken. Alphonsus seiseth on Naples. At Papia was a Synod held, which because of the Plague, was removed to Sena, and dissolved by the Pope, for fear of Aragon. The Adamites revive in Bohemia; and the Eremites at Rome: one Sect of the Thaborites, call themselves Orphans, for the losse of Zisca. Wickliff's body after 41 years, is digged up and burnt.

In the East, the Prince of Epirus is forced to send his three sons to the Turk, Scanderbeg was one of them: The Turks taketh many places from the Christians; he exocula∣teth * 1.159 and geldeth Gregory son to the Despot of Sinderovia: the Greek Emperor with Demetrius Prince of Peloponesus repair to Italy for help, and are present at the Coun∣cel of Florence. In the West, Sigismund is crowned at Millan and at Rome; he makes Fran. Gonzaga Prince of Millan, and his son Lewis Marquesse of Mantua: the Empresse imprisoned upon suspition, and released: the Emperour died of a surfeit of Melons: his son in law Albert Duke of Austria, is made King of Bohemia. The English lose Char∣tres, are defeated at Vivaine, and subdue the Normans. Paris fals off to the French, the Duke of Burbon sets up the Dolphin, who are reconciled to the King. The Marshal of France burnt for Witchcraft. Peace made between Castile and Portugall. The Moores are beaten. The Genuans take Arragon, Navar, with 100 Princes, and 200 Knights at Ca∣jetta; they are sent to the Duke of Millan, and by him released. The Castilians and Portugals beaten by the Moors. Alphonsus 5. obtains many victories against theMoors; great troubles in Castile about the Constable. A sedition of Rusticks in Hungary. Ladi∣slaus of Poland, hath fealty sworn to him by the Vayvod of Valachia. The Swedes re∣bell against the Danes; the King hardly escapeth with his treasure into Gothland. Christopher Duke of Bavaria, sisters son to Ericus, is sent to, to be King. Iulian the Cardi∣nal flyeth out of Bohemia. The Thaborites take divers towns. The Cup is allowed to the Bohemians in the Councel of Basil. Bohemia much distracted upon the death of Sigismund. The Venetians defeat Philip of Millans forces by sea; they fight with him neer Cremona. Millan invaded by the Duke of Savoy and Montferrat. Philip loseth many places, and his Generall is taken. Flanders spoiled by the Duke of Glocester, who carrieth away many captive Children. The Hollanders for scouring the Seas from the Easterlings, have carried a Broom ever since on their main-top. Iaquelin surrendreth her Countries for the ransome of her husband. Ione of Ark is burnt for a Witch. The Treaty of Ar∣ras, where the Burgundian sideth with the French against the English: He is raised by the Protector of England from the siege of Callis. Warwick the Regent spoileth Picardy. The French twice beaten in Normandy. In Scotland the Earle of March made Earle of Buchan. Roxburg besieged by the Scots King, who is murthered by the Earle of Athol. His son Iames 2. succeedeth 23 years: the Chancellor and Regent at odds, and are re∣conciled. Douglasse troubleth the State; the Queen takes the young King from the Chancellour.

In the Church, Eugenius 4. sits 15 years; the Columnii rebel, and he flieth in a disgui∣sed habite to Florence; the people fortifie the Popes Castle against him; they are at last reconciled: he helpeth Rene against Alphonsus; he attempteth to adjourn the Synod of Basil to Ferrara; but is opposed and suspended by the Synod: It is decreed, that the Councel is above the Pope. The Greek Emperour acknowledges the Popes Supremacy; neverthelesse he is deposed by the Councel of Basil. Queen Ioan of Sicily dieth, and nameth Rene her heire, who now was a Prisoner in Bur∣dy.

Alphonsus is taken, as he was going to take possession. The Aragonians defeated by Rene; the Councel of Basil continued there, at Ferrara and Florence, 15 years. The Bohemians are declared sons of the Church by the Emperour and Bishop of Con∣stance; this was engraven on Marble, in golden letters at Prague; their pragma∣tical Sanction published at Paris, but condemned by the Pope as heretical.

In the East, Theodore the Emperours brother, and the Turk besiege Constantinople: The * 1.160 other brother Constantine recovered Peloponnesus, and rebuilds the wall: He succeeds to his brother in the Empire 8 years. Peloponnesus divided between the other two bro∣thers; they pay tribute to Mahumet. The Turks are beaten out of Hungary by Iohn Huniades. Woldavia won by the Hungarians. Huniades defeates the Turk twice, and kils two Bassas. Scanderbeg escapeth into Epirus, and possesseth it. Bulgaria lost by the Turks, whereof 30000 were slain: Peace for 10 years between the Turks and Hungarians; these break the peace and are defeated by the Turks at Varna. Scanderbeg refuseth to make peace with the Turk. Peloponnesus taken by Amurath. Huniades defeateth the Turks in Rascia, and is defeated by them in the Plaines of Cassovia. Scanderbeg overcomes Mu∣stopha twice; Amurath dieth at the siege of Croja: To him succeeded Mahomet the great, his son 32 years; he begins with the murther of his Brothers. In the West, Frederick Arch-Duke of Austria reigneth 53 years: Wars in Bavaria between Lewis the father, and the son. Lucelburg sold by the Emperour to the Duke of Saxony, causeth war: The Emperour refuseth the Crown of Bohemia. Huniadies makes war on the Emperour for not restoring the King, and Crown of Hungary. The Imperial Cities and Earl of Wi∣ritzburg fall out. The Norimbergers defeated 8 times by Albert of Brandeburg. The Duke of Burgundy ransometh the Duke of Orleans, for 300000 Crowns. The Parliament of Tholose set up for Languedoc. Diepe besieged by Talbot, and relieved by the Dolphin. 5 years Truce with England: the Duke of Britain starveth his brother, for intelligence with the English. Pont L' Arch taken from the English by the Duke of Britain, who with French help, recovereth also Normandy. War between Castile and Navar. Ladis∣laus of Poland is chosen King of Hungary. Casimire the Kings brother made Duke of Li∣tuania, the Prince thereof being slain. Silesia wasted by the Polanders. The Turks ex∣oculate the Despot of Rascia and his sons, who fled to Ladislaus; war between Massovia and Lituania. The King is killed: Casimire refuseth to be King: Boleslaus Duke of Massovia was chosen; then Casimire accepted it, and reigned 45 years: He neglects Polonia, and resides in Lituania; he refuseth his Coronation-Oath, till the Polanders began to reject him, then he took it. Ladislaus being chosen King of Hungary; the Queen carrieth her son and crown of Hungary to the Emperour. Iulian the Cardinal perswades the Hungarians to break the 10 years peace with the Turks; whereupon the King is de∣feated and slain at Varna. Ladislaus Posthumus succeeded 14 years: he was son to Albert. Huniades kils the Vaivod of Valachia, who detained him, after the battell of Varna. Huniades and the Polander fight for Valachia. Christopher of Bavaria reigns in Suevia 8 years; he restores to Adolphus the Dukedome of Scleswick; the Rebels in Iutia defeated, and the chief of them executed: He is crowned first in Suevia, then in Norway and Denmark, he lost much treasure by shipwrack; to him succeeded Christiernus Earl of Oldenburg 30 years; Adolphus Duke of Scleswick was named, but he refused the Crowns. The Swedes chose Charls son to Canutus for their King. In Bohemia, Ladislaus Posthumus Alberts son reigneth 19 years: Menard the governour is imprisoned, and Prague taken by the Thaborites. A great losse of goods in Venice, by an inundation. The Venetians take all from Sforza, which they had given him, for aiding Philip of Millan, whom they defeat, and take Laudum with Placentia. Laudum recovered by Sforza. Saint Marks Church robbed by a Cretan of two Millions of Gold; the Venetian Embassador mur∣thered by Sforza. Philip of Flanders restoreth the Dutchesse of Luxelburg: he pa∣cifieth the factions of Hoecks and Cabillaucks. An inundation at Dort destroyed 100000 people. Philip and the Gauntois make war, because they refuse to pay his customes of Salt. The Duke of Orleans who had been prisoner in England 25 years, is ransomed by Philip Duke of Burgundy; who was therefore called the Good. The Duke of Glocesters wife imprisoned for Sorcery: Pauls steeple fired by lightning; Whit∣tington builds New-gate and a Colledge. The King hath with Renes daughter, whom he married, Awou and Mayne. Thomas Eyre built Leaden-hall: The Duke of Sommerset made Regent of France: the Duke of Glocester, and the Cardinal of Winchester die sud∣denly, within fifteen d•…•…yes of each other. The English surprise Fo•…•…geres, and in three years lose Normandy and Gascoine. The Irish suppressed: the Duke of Suffolk beheaded at Sea. Douglasse and his brother executed at Edenburg: William sonne to Iames Douglasse, the Kings favorite, displaceth the Chancellor and Re∣gent, which caused much mischief:, Sir Iames Stuart who had married

the Kings mother banished: the English beaten back from invading Scotland; 3 years peace concluded. Rene expelled out of Naples by Alphonsus, who promiseth to pay to the Pope yearly 8000 ounces of Gold.

In the Church, Eugenius sits yet, in whose time the 30 Schisme breaks out: Amadeus Duke of Savoy being chosen; he was called Foelix 5. and sate 9 years, having been Duke 40 years, he became an Heremite: Eugenius dieth, to whom succeedeth Nico∣las 5. 8 years; he erected the Vatican Library: Foelix resigneth, and is made Car∣dinal and Legat. 4 Synods held this Decad; one of them at Lateran; to nullifie the Councel of Basil. The Feast of our Lady's Visitation instituted at Basil. Palmerius the Chronologer burnt for heresies.

In the East, Constantinople is taken, the Emperor slain, and 60000 people carried away cap∣tives. Scanderbeg beateth the Turks many times. Mahomet striketh off the head of his * 1.161 fair Concubine Irene, at a publique meeting: He recovers Servia; he loseth an eye. Huniades beats him off from the siege of Belgrad, 40000 Turks slain, he be siegeth Rhodes, but is beat back by the Pope and Genuans: he loseth Lemnos, taketh Corinth, dismant∣leth Athens; he marrieth the daughter of Demetrius Prince of Peloponesus, whom he ex∣pelled, and gives him the town Oenum, and the Custome of Salt for his maintenance. In the West, the Emperour restores the Crown of Hungary; the Duke of Brunswick ta∣ken by the Bishop of Colen in fight. A sedition in Austria of ten years continuance. The Pope displaceth the Bishop of Mentz for refusing to pay his First-fruits, which caused much trouble: the Emperour is taken by the Citizens in Vienna, and released. Aqui∣tain revolteth to the French: A Parliament set up at Grenoble in Dauphiny. Talbot is slain, the Dolphin rebelleth, and flies into Burgundy. The French burn Sandwich; the Duke of Alenson imprisoned for intelligence with the English. The King being fore∣warned of poyson, abstained so long from meat, that he starved himself and died. The Moors in Andalusia defeated. By the death of Charls, Navar fell to Blanch the repudiated wife of Henry; and Arragon to Ferdinand son to King Iohn. To Alphonsus of Arragon succeeded his brother Iohn King of Navar, Father to Ferdinand the Catholick, 21 years, Casimire of Poland refuseth to restore Prussia to the Teutonick: at last he is defeated by them. Pedolia invaded by the Tartars. A league between Poland and Bohemia. Hunia∣des made Regent of Hungary: his death plotted by the Earl of Cilia. Ulric slain by La∣distaus, son to Huniades; he is executed, and his brother Matthias imprisoned; the king dieth, and the same Matthias is chosen, 32 years: he was forced to promise to his keeper Podiebral, who was Regent of Bohemia, to marry his daughter, and to pay him 60000 Crowns. Charls of Suevia is forced for his tyranny to flie to Dansk with his treasure. Christiern is chosen King of Suevia; the King seiseth upon Scleswick and Holst, being es∣cheated by the death of Adolphus: Hamburgh submits to Denmark. Ulrick Earl of Cilia, Governour of Austria, and of the king of Bohemia's person; he is removed and resto∣red; the King dieth. Pediebard crowned, he reigned 13 years; he is opposed by Sile∣sia for being a Thaborite. The Venetians expel the Florentines out of their territories. Cosmo aideth Sforza against them, who taketh Millan, and is honoured by the Pope with a rich Sword. A peace is made between Venice, Florence, and Sforza. The French king offended for the peace made between England and the Flemmings. Iack Cade rebelleth in Kent, and is executed. The Duke of York takes arms against the King; he submits, and swears Fealty. He accuseth Sommerset, and is accused by him; Sommerset sent to the Tower, released, and made Captaine of Calice. York, Warwick and Salisbury take arms; the battell of S. Albans; The King hurt and taken, York made Protector, and displaced. 9 years peace with Burgundy. Warwick goeth to Calice: the King forces bea∣ten at Blore-heath, by the Earl of Salisbury: At Ludlow the Yorkshire men take arms. Douglasse returning from Rome is pardoned, and made Vice-roy; He is slain at Sterling, for plotting against the King: His brother Iames besiegeth it, and is forced thence by Huntly: His forces forsake him, he flieth into England: The Family of the Douglasses put to the Horne. Archbishop of S. Andrews made Chancellor. Douglasse with the Eng∣lish invade Scotland: the King at the siege of Roxburg is slain by the breaking of a Cannon.

In the Church, Calixtus 3. sits 3 years; he procured a warr between the Persian and Turk, he left behinde him 500000 crowns. Pius 2. succeedeth 5 years; He was Aenaeas Sylvius, and Scribe in the Councel of Basil; he will have no appeals from the Pope to a Councel; he thought otherwayes at Basil. Calixtus 3. instituted the Feast of Christs transfiguration, upon the defeating of the Turks in Hungary.

In the East, Ussum Cassanes the Persian makes war against Mahomet. Mytilene and other places taken by the Turks. Trapezund taken. David the Emperor and his two sons killed. Mahomet taketh Chalci•…•… from the Venetians. The Governor of Mysia flei'd. * 1.162 Scanderbeg dieth. Epirus taken again, and Scanderbeg's sons driven out. Mahomets Fleet spoiled, bound for Trapezund: The Turks waste Hungary. In the West, the Emperor tenders his Daughter to Mahomet, if he will alter his Religion; but Albert of Bavaria stole her away. The King of Bohemia freed the Emperor from those of Vienna. Bruns∣wick makes war against the Hans-towns. The Emperor entertained at Rome by the Pope. The Turks enter Germany. In France, Lewis 11 reigneth 22 years: His cove∣tousnesse causeth a Civil war: He redeems the Towns morgaged to the Duke of Bur∣gundy at the Treaty of Arras: The Duke with the Lords besiege Paris; the King disperseth the Lords by fair promises. He takes the Dutchy of Normandy from his bro∣ther, and flieth to the Duke of Burgundy. The King makes the Duke of Britain to re∣nounce the League with Burgundy, and causeth Liege to rebell against the Duke. The Dutchy of Guyen bestowed on the Kings brother. Divers Lord•…•… of Castile league against Henry their King; they force him to put away his supposed daughter, and to declare his brother Alphonsus heir. Alphonsus is crowned, and Henry deposed; but at last Henry prevaileth, and Alphonsus dieth. Peace setled in Castile, and Isabel the Kings sister is de∣clared heir, she marrieth Ferdinand of Arragon. Marieburg yields to the King of Po∣land. Pomerania after 180 years united to Polonia. Peace with the Teutonicks. Ladi∣slaus the Kings son is designed King of Bohemia, after the death of George. The Tar∣tars defeated by the Vaivod of Moldavia. Matthias is crowned King of Hungary at Alba; Venice alloweth him 60000 Crowns yearly, and the Pope 50000 against the Turks: his Uncle is beheaded at Constantinople by the Turks. Transilvania reduced by Matthias; he is beaten and wounded in Valachia, by the Vayvods treachery. War with Bohemia. 10000 Captives carried away by the Turk out of Hungary. The Swed s rebell against the Danes: the King forced to flie. Charles is sent for, but quickly forsaketh them again. A rebellion in Holst by Gerard the Kings brother, who is imprisoned. The Danes take two English ships: Their goods and persons attached in England. Gerard expelled out of Holst. King George of Bohemia condemned by the Pope of heresie; Matthias of Hungary set up against him. The Venetians lose Negropont to the Turk. Charles of Burgundy helps the Pope against the Turk; he falls out with his father, and is reconciled again. Arnold Duke of Guelders imprisoned a year by his son. Liege sub∣mits and is pardoned. Philip dieth: His son Charles succeedeth 10 years; he demo∣lisheth Liege for rebelling. Gaunt submits and is pardoned. In England, York is at∣tainted, and the King taken. York confirmed Heir to the Crown; he is slain by the Queen: his son Edward defeats the Queens forces, and she his. Edward 4. reigns 22 years. Henry and the Queen are overcome, and flie into Scotland. The Queen enters Northumberland with French forces, and is beaten: the King flieth into Wales; he is taken disguised, and sent to the Tower. Sheep transported into Spain. The King marrieth the Lady Elizabeth Gray. Warwick plotteth against King Edward, who is de∣feated, and committed to the Archbishop of York; he escapeth to London; He de∣feats the Lincolnshir-men. Warwick and Clarence flie into France; Edward flieth to Burgundy. Henry released, and the Crown entailed upon Clarence; Warwick is made Regent. In Scotland, Iames 3. reigneth 28 years; Roxburg and Wark-Castles taken; Donald of the Isles rebelleth, and is killed. King Henry resigns Barwick to the Scots; Peace with England 15 years. The Lords of Barcellone call in Rene to be King of Castile; the French assist.

In the Church sits Paul 2. 6 years: He was a Dunce; therefore hated Scholars. He imprisoned Platina and Pomponius Leans; He spent upon the Emperors entertain∣ment in 17 dayes 18000l. Cardinals are priviledged to ride on Mules. Divers bribe the Turk, to be Patriarch of Constantinople.

In the East, the Turks are twice beaten by the Persians. Dalmatia, Austria, Mysia, Bosna, * 1.163 Styria, and Carinthia wasted by the Turks; they win Taurica Chersonesus, and are beaten in Valachia. Ali-Beg defeated in Hungary. The Turks do much hurt in Hungary, Dacia, and Venetian territories; 30000 Turks killed in Transilvania; divers Islands taken by the Turk. In the West, war between the Palatine and Bavare about Mentz: The Grisons league with the Helvetians: The Archbishop of Strigonium flieth to the Em∣peror with much treasure; he is made Archbishop of Saltzburgh. Matthias of Hungary subdueth much of Austria: Peace with Hungary. The French King takes Amiens and S. Quintins from the Duke of Burgundy, who recovereth S. Quintins; he hireth one to

kill the King. The Constable seeketh to corrupt Burbon. Peace with France and Eng∣land; peace also between Burgundy and Britain; The Constable is executed. Orange made a Principality subject to France. At Digion in Burgundy, a Parliament is erected: The King takes divers Towns from the Dutchesse of Burgundy. The Switzers begin to serve the French: The Archers are put down, which were instituted by Charles 7. The Bishop of Pampelone killed by the Constable, upon suspition of adultery with the Queen. Ferdinand the Catholique reigneth 41 yeares; He and Isabel claim Portugal, and seise on it; she is declared heire of Castile. The first Voyage of Spanlards to Guiny. In hatred to Matthias, Casimir is made King of Poland; but he is reconciled to the peo∣ple, and Casimir returneth. Poland invaded by the Hungarian's, and Russia by the Tar∣tars. The Teutonicks renew the war with Poland, and then submit: the Tartars waste Podolia, and the Turks Carinthia. It was agreed, that Matthias of Hungary should enjoy Moravia and Silesia for his life-time, and should be stiled King of Bohemia; but after his death, these Provinces should return to Bohemia on payment of 600000 Crowns, and the rest of Bohemia should fall to Matthias, if he survived Ladislaus. Much mischief done by the Turks in Hungary, during the Nuptials of the King with the Daughter of Arragon. Matthias recovers from the Turks 30000 Captives, and wasteth their Country 30 miles: He takes also divers Towns in Styria, because the Emperor kept not pro∣mise. The King of Denmark enters Suevia, without acting any thing; He is honorably entertained at Rome. George of Bohemia dieth with grief, that the Prince was taken by Matthias. Ladislaus the son of Casimir is elected 46 years. Matthias being rejected, in∣vadeth Bohemia. Sicily and Venice league against the Turks; they spoil divers Turkish places. The King of Cyprus doth bequeath his Wife and Kingdom to the Venetians: they settle her in it. The Turks are driven from the siege of Lepanto; Peace is made with them. S. Quintins taken by the French, they invade Burgundy. The Burgun∣dian sideth with King Edward against King Henry. The Frisons refuse to pay the Chimney-penny demanded by the Duke: he prevailed in France. The Duke of Guelders being angry with his Sonne, sells his Dutchy to the Burgundian for 92000 Florens, and an annual pension. The Emperor refuseth to make the Duke King of Burgundy; and he denieth to match his Daughter with his Son Maximilian. The Duke of Burgundy, and Rene Duke of Lorain, invade each others territories. Nancy, which Rene had taken, is besieged by Duke Charls, who is slain there: his daughter Mary suc∣ceeded: the French seise on some places of the Dutchy: Maximilian is espoused to her, and the Dolphin rejected. Henault recovered from the French; Guelders revolteth; the French lose Tournay; the Lord of Montigny is made Governor of Holland. In England King Henry is taken by Edward, and committed; Warwick killed in Barnet-Fight; the Queen is taken; Glocester murthers the King and Prince; Pembrook and Richmond escape into Britany; Oxford sent prisoner into Normandy; the Lawes of Henry can∣celled: the Burgundian animateth the King against the French, but faileth him; there∣fore he makes peace with France, upon a match between the Dolphin and his daughter Elizabeth. The King bribes the Duke of Britany to have the Earl of Richmond, but faileth: George Duke of Clarence condemned of treason; he is drowned in a But of Malmsey in the Tower: the King hated for his covetousnesse. The king of Denmark relinquisheth his Title to the Orcades, upon the matching of his daughter Margaret to the King of Scotland. S. Andrews made an Archbishoprick: the King persecutes the Archbishop, gives himself to magick and oppression; he makes one Cockram a Mason his favourite: Iohn Earl of Mar the Kings brother, for treason, hath his veins opened, so that he bleedeth to death.

In the Church sate Sixtus 4. 13 years: He sets out a Fleet against the Turks; A Jubile at Rome, the Jubile now reduced to 25 years: He erecteth Glascow and S. Andrews into Archbishopricks in Scotland; in Castile he instituteth the Inquisition against the Jewes and Moors. Weselius a Preacher at Worms, burnt for speaking against Indulgences.

In the East, to Mahomet succeeded his son Bajazet 2. 32 years: Zemes another son aspireth * 1.164 and flieth into Egypt and Rhodes. Epirus recovered by Iohn son to Scanderbeg; the Turks lose Bosna; they take Valachia, and invade Moldavia. Bajazet attempted to destroy the Janizaries, but failing, temporiseth with them: He bestows other lands on the King of Caramania for his kingdom. The two Bassa's sent against Egypt for receiving of Zemes, are defeated and taken. Ba•…•…azet sues to the Egyptian Sultan for peace: Zemes is sent to the Pope: The Despot of Servia takes 7000 Turks with their plunder, and rescueth 10000 Captives. In the West, Matthias takes Vienna with

other places. Maximilian chosen King of the Romans: the Duke of Saxony helpeth the Emperor against Matthias, and peace is made: Maximilian invades Picardy, takes Artois, Arras, and Burgundy; he brings back his daughter that was betrothed to the French king; he takes Belgrad upon the death of Matthias. In France, Charls 8. reigns 14 years: The Duke of Orleans leagueth with divers Lords against the Kings sister who was Regent; they submit, and league again: the King prevails against the Bri∣tains: Orleans committed to the Castle of Bourges, and afterward released: The Duke of Britain being dead, king Charles takes divers places from his daughter and heir Anne; the difference is referred to Maximilian, he takes her part. Francis of Navar poysoned; his sister Katherine succeedeth. The Castilians take the Canaries. The Duke of Bra∣ganza executed, for intelligence with Castile. Many Towns taken in Granado. Castile takes Malaga from the Moors: the Portugals begin to fail to the East: the Friars of Jerusalem receive an annual pension of 1000 Ducats from the king of Castile. Charles of Anjou dieth; he was Titular king of Naples and Sicily, from him the French kings claim their titles to those kingdoms. Novograd in Lituania is taken by the Muscovites. Casimir the King of Poland's son, will rather die, then lie with a Woman to recover his health. The Tartars spoile Moldavia. The Vayvod swears fealty to the King of Poland, who thereupon drives the Turks thence. Casimir's youngest son Bishop of Cracovia. The Polander beats the Tartars in Russia and Podolia. Matthias of Hungary warreth successfully against the Turks and Germans, and takes many Towns; he makes peace with the Emperor. To Christiern of Denmark succeedeth his son Iohn; he hath some controversies with the English. Steno Sture made Governor of Swedeland. Venice and Florence joyn against the Pope. Ferrara ingratefull to the Venetians, who had got him his Estate; most of the Italian Princes league against Venice; at last a peace is made: The Venetians have war in Austria and Rhetia; they are beaten neer Trent. Katherine the Queen of Cyprus resigneth her kingdome to Venice, to whom they allow 50. l. weight of gold yearly, and the Castle of Azola. In Holland, the Cabillaucks take Dort, and the Hoecks Leyden: War between Holland and Utricht. Mary of Burgundy is killed by a fall from her horse; Maximilian is received Governor of Holland, but re∣jected in Flanders; Her daughter Margaret betrothed to the Dolphin; Prince Philip is received. Troubles between Antwerp and Bruges. Egmo•…•… mad•…•… Governor of Holland; then Euglebert Earl of Nassau. Troubles in Frisia. As Maximilian endeavoured to recon∣cile Bruges with Antwerp, he is imprisoned, and some of his servants killed: Upon re∣signation of the government to his son, he is set free. The Emperor makes Albert of Saxony Governor of the Low-Countries; he is opposed by the Flemings, who take Rotterdam, and lose it again to Maximilian. The Scots invade England, and the English Scotland; Barwick taken from the Scots. The French will pay no Tribute to England. Edward 5. succeeds his father one moneth: Gloucester made Protector, then King; his name was Richard 3. he reigned 3 years: the Queens kindred cut off, the Princes are murthered, and Buckingham beheaded. Morton Bishop of Ely, attempteth to advance the Earl of Richmond, who landeth, and killeth King Richard; this was Henry 7. who reigned 23 years; the Kingdom is entailed to his heirs; He instituted the Guard. The Lord Lovel rebelleth; and Lambert a Counterfeit set up, who was crowned at Dublin, and overthrown at Stoke, he is made a Skullion in the Privy-kitchin. Peace with Scot∣land. England sides with Britany against France. The Northern Rebels overthrown, and the chief executed. In Scotland, Cockram the Mason is made Earl of Mar: The Kings brother Alexander Duke of Albany flieth into England; he is reconciled, and Cockram hanged: Albany made Regent, but out of fear escapeth into France; he died by a splint in Tilting with Lewis of Orleans. The Lords rebell against the King, and make his son Iames their Captain: the Kings forces beaten, and he slain: His son Iames 4. succeeded 26 years; he alwayes wore an Iron-chain in stead of a girdle, as a penance for his rebellion. A double-bodied Monster from the navel upward, born in Scotland.

In the Church, sits Innocent 8. 7 years: He was the first Pope that advanced his Bastards. Zemez, Bajazets brother, delivered to him by the Master of Rhodes, for which he is made a Cardinal: this Pope died of an Apoplexy.

In the East, the Turks aide the Rebels in Hungary against the King, whom they defeat, and took his General in Croatia. The Turks are beaten by Ericus Duke of Brunswick. * 1.165 Zemez poysoned by the Pope. The Turks do much mischief in the Venetian Territo∣ries. They take Lepanto, Modene, and other places; 60000 of them slain in Russia. In the West, the Emperour being dead, his son Maximilian succeedeth 25 years: he drives the Turks out of Croatia. Basil falls off from the Emperour to the Switzers: the Em∣perour

is defeated by them, and grants them peace. Maximilian marrieth Anne of Bri∣tany by Deputy; but the French King marrieth her, and casts off Maximilians daugh∣ter. Charles besiegeth Naples, where the French malady breaks out. He takes Naples and loseth it again: He dyeth, to whom succeeded Lewis 2. Duke of Orleans, 18 years: he divorceth his wife, and takes Anne the former Kings widow: he takes Milan in his mothers right, and puts the Grandchilde of Gabeas into a Covent. Alphonso of Portu∣gal kill'd with a fall from his horse. Granado conquered by Ferdinand and Isabel. Ame∣rica discovered by Columbus; he brought home the Venerial Pox. Jews and Moors bani∣shed. The French King resignes to Ferdinand Roussillon, that he might not cross him in the Conquest of Naples. The Pope limiteth the discoveries of Castile and Portugal: The Moors of Castile compelled to embrace the Faith. The French invade Roussillon, because Ferdinand assisted Naples. Columbus makes a third voyage to America. Casimire of Poland dyeth, and Iohn Albert his son succeeded: 10 years he makes a League with Bohemia, and peace with the Turk. The Polacks defeated in Podolia by the Tartars: the King invades Moldavia, and is beaten. The Valachians carry many away captives out of Russia and Podolia: The Turks defeated in Russia. Ladislaus of Bohemia is made King of Hungary 26 years: he recovers Alba Regalis. The Hungarians plunder Mysia. The Turks bea∣ten from Belgrad: the King spoileth the Turks lands for 100 miles. Hungary, Pole and Russia league against the Turk. The Norwegians are dispensed to receive the Sacrament without wine. Iohn King of Denmark subdueth the Swedes: he taketh the Lubec ships, and they his: He is chosen King of Swedeland, and Steno deposed. The Venetians pro∣tect Pisa against Florence, they are Neuters to France and Naples. Sforza strives to get Pisa from the Venetians: they League with France against him; he cals in the Turk. Milan loseth Cremona. Eug. of Nassau subdueth the Brugeois, who built him an house, yet belonging to the Prince of Orange. Nassau and Guelders taken by the French King: The Boors of Holland do great insolencies. The Dutchy of Guelders escheated to the Emperour, who makes the Duke of Saxony hereditary Governour of Frisia, against whom the Frisons league: they rebell against his son: The Duke is slain at the siege of Gro•…•…nengen. The King of England helpeth Maximilian against the French; he besiegeth Bolen: the French King payeth the charges of the War, and an annual sum, and so ob∣tains Peace. Perkin Werbe•…•… set up against King Henry by the Dutchess of Burgundy: he pretends he was the younger son to the Duke of York: he goeth into Scotland, and makes the Scots invade England: he marryeth the Earl of Huntly's daughter. The Cor∣nish Rebels defeated at Black-heath: The Scots are resisted by the Bishop of Durham, and Earl of Surrey: Perkin defeated and taken, and sent to the Tower; he is hanged at Tyburn, and the Earl of Warwick beheaded on the Tower-hill. Truce made by the Scots with England.

In the Church, Alexander 6. sat 11 years; he makes one of his bastards Prince of Sicily, the 2. a Cardinal, and the 3. a Duke of Spain. Caesar the Cardinal, leaves his Hat, and marrieth the French Kings Cousin: he is made Duke of Valentinois, Valentia is made an Archbishoprick. At Paris begins the Order of Penitent women, converted from the Stews. Savanor•…•…la hanged and burnt at Florence for his opinions.

In the East, the Spanish, French, and Venetian Fleets against the Turk are dispersed. Dyr∣rachium taken by Bajazet: Peace made with Venice. He is wounded by a Dervisar, whose * 1.166 body was torn, his brains dasht out, and the Order banished. 3 Bassa's defeated in a Rebellion. Constantinople ruined by earthquake, and repaired by Bajazet, by setting at work 80000 men. In the West, the Norinbergers are worsted by Brandeburgs forces: the Boors in the Diocess of Spire rebel. At Lyons, the Emperour makes a League with France and Spain: the Emperor hath War with the Palatine of Bavaria, for some part of that Country, and with Venice. The Swedes, in favour of Denmark, proscribed by the Emperour, they slight his Act. The Bohemians having wasted Germany, are driven out. Presburg or Possonium in Hungary, taken by the Emperour: he is not suffered to pass armed through the Venetian Lands. A League at Cambray between the Emperour, Pope and French against Venice. The Imperial Chamber is translated from Wormes to Ra∣tisbone. Verona, Padua and Vicenza taken by the Emperour. Milan is subdued again by the French. Sforza and his brother carried into France. At Roan and Aix Parliaments are set up. The French and Spaniard having expelled the Emperor from Naples, they agree that the French should have Naples, and the Spaniard Magna Graecia with Apulia. The Spanish General Gonsalvus expels the French out of Naples. The Genuans rebell, and are subdued by Lewis: The Portugals sail to Calecut. Philip is acknowledged heir

of Castile, and succeedeth with Ione his wife. Philip dyeth, the title of Catholique made Hereditary by the Pope to the Kings of Spain: The Portugals overcome at Cambaia. Ormus in the Persian gulf taken: the King of Cambaia made tributary to Portugal: The Venetians are stript of Tarentum and Brundusium by the Spaniards. The Polander makes peace with the Muscovite and Turk. The King of Poland dyeth: His brother Alexan∣der succeedeth 5 years. Lituania united again to Poland: the Tartars expelled Russia and Podolia: the King dyeth, to him succeeded his brother Sigismund 41 years: he gains much from Basil Duke of Muscovia; he beats the Tartars and Valachians. Christiern of Denmark subdueth the rebellious Norwegians: He makes peace with Lubec; they make War against him, for not performing Articles. The Queen of Sweden taken in the Castle of Stockholm, and freed by the Popes means. The Venetians take divers ships and places from the Turks. The French take divers places in Italy, and lose them again to the Pope and Spaniard. Philip and Ione of Flanders go into Spain; he dyeth at Bourges, his heart buried at Ierusalem. Guelders invadeth Brabant. The Emperour becomes Guar∣dian to Charles, and his other Nephews. Margaret of Saxony named Regent of the Low-Countries. King Philip of Spain, and his Queen, cast by stormes on the English coast, land at Falmouth, they are Royally entertained. The Earl of Suffolk practiseth with the Dutchess of Burgundy against the King; he is sent by King Philip into England, and is committed to the Tower. Henry 7. his Chappel finished, and so is the Savoy; the King dyeth: to him succeeds his son Henry 8. 37 years. Empson and Dudley, who were imployed in the former Kings time about the Penal-Laws, are now executed: He makes a League with the Emperour and Spaniard. The King of Denmark having fallen out with his Lords, cometh into Scotland, and is restored by the Scots. The Hollanders for robbing the Kings Merchants, are taken, and their heads cut off, and sent to the King in barrels. The King is declared Protector of the Faith, by the Pope.

In the Church, Pope Alexander sits yet. Sforza regains Milan from the Pope. Borgias ta∣keth the Dutchy of Urbin and Camerinum. The Pope, by the Butlers mistake, is poy∣soned, with that cup which he had provided for some Cardinals. Pius 3. succeeded 26 dayes, then Iulius 2. 10 years; he was a better Souldier then Scholar; he is as∣sisted by the French against Bentivolo an usurper in Bonónia, who resignes it to the Pope. Borgia escapeth prison in Spain; he is slain after he was made General by the King of Navar. The Pope, by the Emperors and French help, recovereth divers places from the Venetians. In Germany appeared bloody Crosses upon peoples garments. The Boors of Spire rise against the Monasteries and Clergy, refusing to pay Tythes. The Kingdom of Congo converted to Christianity.

In the East, Bajazet intended to make Achmet his eldest son successor; but the Bassas set up * 1.167 Selymus: Bajazet retireth himself, and is poysoned by Selymus; he slew two Pages for lamenting the death of Bajazet their Lord, and his father. Selymus reigned 8 years: he murthered five of Achmets children, and strangleth his brother. The Plague at Constan∣tinople sweeps away 160000 people. Selymus takes divers places from the Persian, and makes War upon Hungary, and Egypt also, because Campson Gaure the Sultan, took part with the Persian: In the taking of Aleppo, the Sultan is trodden to death. Syria sub∣mitteth. Selymus with reverence enters Ierusalem, and gives to the Christian Priests 6 moneths allowance. Tonembeius the Sultan is overthrown at Cayre, and hanged. Ga∣zelles made Lieutenant of Syria. As Selymus was preparing against the Christians, he is struck with a Canker in his back, which rots his flesh, and so he died. In the West, there are troubles between the Duke of Saxony and Bishop of Mentz. Germany divided into 10 Provinces in a Dyet at Triers. The Synods of Pisa and Toures called against the Pope, are nullified by the Emperor in a Dyet at Colen. The Emperor expels the Vene∣tians out of Lombardy: the Emperour meets the Kings of Poland and Bohemia at Vienna, about the succession of these Kingdoms, if Ladislaus should die without issue. The Emperors Army for want of pay forsake him: he therefore makes peace with France. Upon Maximilians death, Charles of Spain carrieth the Empire from Francis of France. He reigned 38 years. The French besiege the Pope and Cardinals in Bologna, but are forced to give off for want of food. The French kill the Switzers Ambassador going for Rome; therefore they denounce War against them: they refuse to compound, and invade Milan. The French lose all in Italy, by withdrawing their forces thence against the English. Lewis cannot recover Milan. He makes peace with the Pope, and with England, and then dyeth. The Switzers invade Burgundy. To Lewis succeedeth Francis the first 33 years. He regains Milan, and meets the Pope at Bologna. The French and Swit∣zers

League against the Spaniards, take Tripolis. Ferdinand uniteth Navar to Castile by expelling Iohn Albert. The Moluccos taken by the Portugals, and the river Plata dis∣covered. Ferdinand languisheth and dyeth of a Love-potion: Charles son to Philip succeedeth 43 years. Ioan and her husband die, having attempted in vain to recover Navar. The Tartars invade Russia, and are beaten back. Smolensco taken by the Mus∣covites; they are defeated by the Polander at Borysthenes. The King of Poland makes War against the Marquis of Brandeburg Master of the Teutonicks, for not swearing ho∣mage to him. The Hungarians and Turks invade each others Lands. The King of Hun∣gary dyeth, his son a childe succeeds 11 years. The Lubeckers spoil Denmark and assist the Swedes: the Hollander helps the King: a peace at last with him is concluded, and the Swedes excluded. The King dyeth; his son Christiern succeeds 10 years: He with the Bishop of Upsale plot to reduce the Swedes, therefore he besiegeth Stockholm, but gives off, for want of necessaries; He takes the Town at last, spoils it, exerciseth strange cruelties, and returns to Denmark. Steno Sture the younger made Governor of Swedeland; he deposeth the Bishop of Upsale, who was restored upon the death of Steno, and taking of Stockholm. In Bohemia, Lewis an Infant-King is brought up by George Marquis of Brandeburg. The Venetians league with the Pope and Aragon against France. Venice recovereth Brixia. The Switzers joyn with them against the French: The Em∣perour beats them at Vicenza: they league with the French, and quarrel with the Pope, and relieve Vicenza. The French restore Verona to them. The Duke of Guelders takes divers places from the Burgundians, and makes War against Utricht: by the quarrelling of Saxony with the Earls of Embden, for Groning, Frisia is wasted. The Duke of Saxony resigneth Frisland for money. Charles takes possession of Belgium, and goeth into Spain. Peter a notable Pyrate, surpriseth Horne. King Henry sits down before Tur∣wyn; the Emperour taketh pay of him. The Lord Darcy sent with forces to Fer∣dinand the Kings Father in Law, against the Moors. Marquis Dorset invadeth Aquitaine, but the Flux in his Army drives him back again. Turwyn and Tournay taken; the French defeated in the battel of Spurs, which were then much employed in the horses sides when they fled. King Iames of Scotland defeated and slain at Flow∣den. The French by the Rhodians invade Sussex, and Sir Iohn Wallop Normandy: peace with France. Mary the Kings sister, and Queen of France, upon the death of King Lewis, returneth, and marrieth Charles Brandon. Peace for 3 years with Scotland. Cardinal Wolsey erecteth the Star-Chamber, and Court of Requests: the Appren∣tices rise against Strangers: the Sweating sickness. Tournay restored to the French. The Emperour, and Cardinal Campeius arrive in England. Barton the Scots Pyrate taketh 13 English Ships. Iames 5. reigneth in Scotland 30 years: the Queen wi∣dow is Regent whilest a widow, and the Duke of Albany Tutor: by marrying Archibald Douglas, she loseth her Regency; she is delivered of a daughter in England, afterward married to the Earl of Lenox: Douglas and Hume disturb the Kingdom: Arran and Hume committed. Dunbar burnt by the Humes; the Rebels are pardoned: The Regent leaveth seven Deputies, and saileth into France. Angus and Arran differ.

In the Church, Pope Iulius sits yet: He Excommunicates the Kings of France and Navar: In a Battell on Easter day, he loseth 16000 men, and Ravenna to the French. He begins St. Peters Church in the Vatican. Leo the 10. succeedeth 8 years: he continues the Lateran Councel: He bought Mutina of the Emperour for 30000 crowns. He helpeth Sforza against France; He gives Urbin to his Nephew, who the next year lost it. He made 31 Cardinals; he strangled Cardinal Petrucci for conspiring: He recovers Parma and Placentia: The Councel at Tours decreeth, that the Pope should be forced to call a General Councel, if he will not hearken to Peace. The Lateran Councel rejecteth that of Pisa, called by the Emperour and French against the Pope. The Pisan removed to Millan. Luther disputes against Indulgences, sent abroad by the Archbishop of Mentz to pay for his Pall. The Pope and French King strive to abolish the Pragmatical Sanction. The Complutensian Bible set out by Cardinal Ximenes, containing the Hebrew, Chaldee, Greek and Latine. Luther sets abroad Theses against Indulgences. Luther confers with Cajetan at Auspurg. Eccius disputes with Carolostadius at Lipsic about Free-Will; and with Luther, about the Popes Supremacy, and Purgatory.

In the East, Solyman the Magnificent reigns 47 years: Gazelles the Rebel is killed in bat∣tel. Solyman takes divers Towns from the Hungarians: he attempteth Chior in vain: af∣ter 6 moneths assault, he takes Rhodes, and dismisseth with honour Viliers the Gover∣nour: * 1.168 A mutiny at Constantinople among the Janisaries. Als Beg a King in Armenia, with his four sons are killed by Solyman, who possessed his Kingdom: He beats Lewis of Hun∣gary, and takes Buda: he denounceth war against Ferdinando King of Bohemia, and pro∣tects Iohn Sepusius: he kills the cowardly Souldiers in the Castle of Buda, but freed the Captain for his valour: He gives off the siege of Vienna, having lost 80000 men. In the West, the Emperor invadeth Picardy. The Pope, Emperour, English, Italy and Au∣stria league against France: The Imperialists beat the French and Switzers neer Milan. The Boors of Germany, whereof 50000 were slain, rose against the Nobility. Marseiles besieged by Bourbon, who sided with Charles. Mantua made a Dutchy. King Francis taken at the siege of Papia. The French King released. The Emperour abrogates the Popes power in Spain, and takes Milan from Sforza. Rome taken and plundred by Bourbon. Naples besieged by the French. The Bishop of Utricht resignes his temporalities to Charles. War made on the Papists by Saxony and Hesse. Sforza recovers Milan for 50000 Crowns: He makes peace with Venice. The French take some places from Charles: the Castle of Milan yeelds to the French, and a great part of Lombardy. Bourbon raised from Marseiles by the French: The King is forced to promise that he will renounce his right in Naples, Milan and other places, to restore Burgundy, and to pay 200000 crowns. The holy League between France, England, Venice, Milan and the Pope against Charles. Lasca∣ris and Budaeus cause the Library at Fountainbleau to be set up. The Kings ransome paid at Cambray and the hostages restored. The Spaniards take Mexico. Henry of Navar who sided with the French, beaten by the Castilians. Brandeburg swears fealty to the Polan∣der, and is made Duke of Russia. Massovia escheated to the Crown of Poland. The Po∣landers beat the Tartars, and take their Prince, Dansk rebelleth. The King of Hun∣gary drowned in a ditch, and his Nobility slain in the battel at Mohats. Sepusius Vayvod of Dacia expelled by Ferdinand: Solyman protects him, and invadeth Hungary with 150000 Turks. The King of Denmark expelled, and flyeth into Germany and Eng∣land: Frederick Duke of Holst, Christiern's Uncle, is chosen King; he leagueth with the Swedes: their Governor Gustavus, Nephew to Steno the elder, embraceth Lutheranism, and is crowned King. Ferdinand of Austria chosen King of Bohemia. Venice helps Hun∣gary wich money against the Turk: A peace concluded at Cambray between the Empe∣rour, Venetians, French, and Milanois. The Gueldrois take Newport, and oppress Frisia: Charles send•…•…th forces against them. The Gueldrois spoil Holland; they force Bosleduc to pay Taxes: The women of Hague mutiny against the Customers. The Duke of Gueldres makes a League with the Burgundian. Utricht expels the Bishop, and calls in the Duke of Gueldres: the Hague taken by his forces: they are expelled by the Em∣perour, who re-established the Bishop: the Mutineers executed, and peace between the Duke and Bishop. In England, Buckingham beheaded for Treason: the French are imprisoned in England, for some wrongs done by them to the English. The Pope stiles the King, Defender of the Faith. The Lord Admiral taketh Morlays in Britany. The Em∣peror is in England affianced to the Lady Mary. Scotland is invaded by the English, and France by the Duke of Suffolk: Surry burneth divers Towns in Scotland: the King re∣ceiveth from the Pope a Rose of gold. Greenwich-Castle built. Truce with France and Scotland: The king quarrels with the Emperour, for not marrying his daughter. Kil∣dare accused and acquitted. The Pope dispenseth with Wolsey to dissolve 4 Monasteries. The sedition in Suffolk appeased: Cardinal Campeius comes into England about the Kings divorce; Commissioners chosen for the Queen, who appealeth to the Pope; the mar∣riage made unlawfull by some Universities. In Scotland, the Earl of Angus, and his bro∣ther are banished by the Regent, who goeth again into France for aid against the Eng∣lish: He resigneth; the Queen, and some others made Regents: the Queen casts off An∣gus, and marrieth Henry Stuart Earl of Metbwen; who are both committed by the King, who now assumes the Government; Angus flyeth into England; Bothwel convicted, and Archibald Douglas banished.

In the Church, Leo sits yet: he executeth the Tyrant of Perugia, for aiding the Duke of Urbin. To him succeeded the Emperors Tutor Hadrian 6. 8 moneths: he took Parma and Placentia. Clement 7. succeeds 10 years; he had been a Knight of St. Iohn of Ierusalem: he is besieged in the Castle of St. Angelo by the Columnii, who waste Rome and the Vatican. He warreth against Sema and Naples, and is reconciled to Charles. Luther is Excommunicate, and his Books burnt, who in requital burns the Popes Bull, and Canon-Law, and writes the Babylonian-Captivity.: He justifies his Doctrine before the Emperour at Wormes. King Henry writes against him, and is

answered by him: Zuinglius and Oecolampadius preach at Tigurum: Carolostadius joyns with Luther; the Pope complained against in the Diet of Norinberg: two Monks suffer at Bruxels for changing their Religion. Lutheranism received in divers places. The Capuchins Order instituted by Balscay of Ancona. Anabaptists spread. Oecolam∣padius and Zuinglius differ from Luther about the Sacrament: at Berne and there about, and at Strasburg, and Basil, the Masse is abolished: the Elector and Landsgrave pro∣testing against the Edict, brought in the name of Protestants: Disputations held in divers places.

In the East, Solyman setleth Iohn in Hungary as his Tributary; he assaults Gunsium 13 times, and is repuised; at last upon the comming of the Imperialists, he raiseth the siege: He * 1.169 invades Hungary again with a vast Army; his General is slain; he carrieth away 30000 Captives: he makes Barbarussa the Pyrat his Admiral: he takes Tunis, and loseth it to Charls: He takes many places from the Persian: upon the instigation of Roxalana his mother, he cuts the throat of Ibrahim. The French King draws the Turks into Apulia, who spoil it, and take divers places: Auria takes a part of their Fleet. Barbarussa's Fleet beaten at Crete by the Venetians; in a storm he loseth many Gallies and 20000 men: He recovers Castro Novum. 700 prisoners burnt at Constantinople by a casual fire. In the West, the Emperour is crowned King of Lombardy at Bononia, and takes Florence. Ferdi∣dinand the Emperours brother is crowned King of the Romans. In the war between Tigurum and the Cantons, Zuinglius was killed. Charls restoreth Muleasses to Tunis. Sforza dying without issue, Millan is escheated to the Emperor; the French claim it, and so a war is occasioned. Truce between the Emperour and French for 10 years. The war between Brandeburg and the Norinbergers taken up. The Dutchy of Britany united to the Crown of France. The French Kings Ambassadour put to death at Millan, be∣cause one of his company slew a Citizen. The French was with Savoy: Francis the Dolphin poisoned by the Earl of Mounte-Cucullo, who was therefore torn by wilde horses: At Lisbon, an Earthquake lasted 8 dayes, which overthrew 1500 houses and many Churches. Beru is now found out. The King of Cambaia killed by the Portugals. The Turks and Portugals have wars in the Indies. The Muscovites waste Lituania, and are driven out. Grittus Solymans favourite setleth Hungary; he kils the Bishop of Var∣radinum, and for this is killed himself by the Transilvanians. It is agreed that in Hungary Ferdinand should succeed to Iohn. Solyman subdueth Moldavia, and restores the Vayvod; the King dieth with too much joy that his Queen was delivered of a sonne. Cristiern striving to recover Denmark, is imprisoned 27 years at Sunderberg. Fre∣dericl dieth, who leaves a young son. Count Oldenburg undertakes the Regency, be∣cause Christiern Duke of Holst refused it; but at last accepteth it, takes Copenhagen, and setleth the Kingdome; he is crowned, and call•…•…d Christiern 3. he changeth Bishops into Superintendents. Smolard rebels against the Swedes; but is reduced by the Danes help. The Venetlans are Neuters in the Turkish war against Hungary: they beat the Turks at Sea, and take Assam Beg the Pyrate. Barbarussa takes from Corcyra 16000 Captives, who are sold at Constantinople. Two Turkish Gallies burnt by Contarenus in the Gulph, for not striking their Top-saile. They made peace with Solyman, because the Spaniard refused to deliver Castro novum; they are forced to give up Nauplum, and some other places to the Turk. By an inundation in the Netherlands, 404 Parishes are drowned: Mary of Austria is Regent of Flanders: Anabaptists executed at Amsterdam: Lubeck quar∣rels with Holland, for assisting Christiern King of Denmark: At Delft 3300 houses, with two Churches, and divers Monasteries burnt. The Regent will not suffer the Emperour to resign Flanders and Artois to the French. The Duke of Cleve succeedeth in Guelders. The Gantois behead their Magistrates. In England, Wolsey is out of favour, and dieth. Saint Iames built. The Clergy condemned in a Premunire, and pay 100000 l. to the King. Cromwell great with the King. Katherine divorced; the King marrieth Anne Bullen: Peace with France: the holy Maid of Kent executed. The Popes power abro∣gated: The King seiseth on the First-fruits and Tenths, and called, Head of the Church; for denying this, Sir Thomas Moore, and Fisher Bishop of Rochester beheaded; Religious Houses under 300 l. value, given to the King; Queen Anne beheaded; and Iane Seymor married to the King; Rebellions in Lincolnshire, and in the North. Kildare and his 5 Un•…•…les executed; the Bible read in English; Oneale repulsed by the Lord Grey; Anne of Cleve married to the King, and divorced shortly after; The order of S. Iohn of Ieru∣salem suppressed. In Scotland, the Court of Sessions is instituted; Iohn Scot fasteth 50 daies together; The Earl Bothwel committed for going into England; The King goeth into

France, and marrieth Magdalen the Kings daughter; divers executed for treason; The King marrieth the Duke of Guize's daughter.

In the Church, Clement 7. yet sits; he excommunicated King Henry of England: Paul 3 succeedeth 15 years; he appoints a Synod at Mantua, and transfers it to Vicenza; it came to nothing: the Protestant Confession made by Melancthon, is presented to Charls in the Diet of Auspurg; therefore called Confessio Augustana. Peace granted to the Protestants in Germany, upon news of the Turks preparation: the Prote∣stants are persecuted in Misna and France; the Anabaptists raise seditions in Mun∣ster, who are taken and executed: Geneva becomes Protestant and expels the Bi∣shop. Ignatius Layola instituteth the Jesuites order; the League of Smalcald for the Protestants: A Councel at Colen for Reformation. The Augustan Faith received in Denmark. Luther exhibites Articles at Smalcald. At Norimberg is made an Anti-league; Antinomians now appear.

In the East, Solyman takes divers towns in Hungary; subdueth Transilvania, and gives it to Iohn: Barbarussa is sent to help the French; he takes Rhegium in Italy, and Nice in Pro∣vince, * 1.170 with some places in Tuscany, Ischia and Lippari. Solyman at the French Kings re∣quest, breaks the 5 years Peace with Charls; he fails in his expedition against the Per∣sian. Charls his expedition into Algiers, unfortunate; his forces sent to relieve Buda, are beaten by the Turks. The French Ambassadors going to the Turk, are killed by the Imperialists, which makes a war. Charls leagueth with England against France; Saxony and the Lantgrave are proscribed. Henry of Brunswick taken by the Duke of Saxony. Lipsick besieged, and Breme taken: the Lantgrave is imprisoned. Muleasses be∣ing exoculated by his son, comes to the Emperour. Magdeburg proscribed; and Con∣stance taken by the Imperialists. In France, the Rochellers rebell against the King; the Admiral is condemned: the Imperialists beaten by the French in Piedmont: the French invade England, they lose Bolen. The King dieth; his son Henry 2. succeeds 13 years; Bourdeaux rebelleth, they are forced to burn their Priviledges, by the Constable, who appeaseth the Rebellion in Aquitain, raised upon the custome of Salt. The L^t. Vevain executed for surrendring Bolen. The Duke of Lituania translates the Bible into the Polanders tongue. Wars between Ferdinand of Bohemia, and Iohn of Hungary; that Country is plagued with Locusts. Gustaphus of Suevia obtains that the succession may be established on his heirs. Ferdinand unpriviledgeth Prague, for not helping him against the Elector. Gaunt for rebellion loseth her priviledges and Castle: The Emperour sets a Garrison there; he claimeth the Dukedome of Cleve: the Duke leagueth with the French, they invade Brabant; the Prince of Orange is beaten: Antwerp attempted by the Geldrians, in vain; they are beaten by the Schollars of Lovain. Iuliers won by Charls. The Hollanders spoil and carry away the Kings ships out of the river of Burdeaux. The Belgians present Charls with 15000 Florens of Gold, at his return from Afric. The French Queen entertained by Charls at Brussels: Cleve is reconciled to him: Mechlin burnt by lightning, which fell among Powder. Some places recovered out of the Sea. In England, Cromwel is beheaded: The Court of Wards and First-fruits erected: The Lady Katherine Howard married to the King, and beheaded: The Act passed for Supre∣macy: The six bloody Articles: The King marrieth Katherine Par, and cals himself King of Ireland. The Scots defeated by the Duke of Norfolk; the Scots prisoners retur∣ned without ransome, upon the death of King Iames. A match proposed between Mary Queen of Scotland and Prince Edward; but crossed by the French. The English enter Scotland, burn Edenburg and Leith. The French invade Sussex and the Isle of Wight. Peace with France. Bolen restored for 800000 crowns; The Earl of Surry beheaded. To King Henry succeeds his son Edward 6 years; The Duke of Sommerset Protector; The Scots are defeated at Musselburgh; Chantries suppressed; The Protector and his bro∣ther the Admiral, fall out about their wives; The Admiral executed, and the Prote∣ctor committed; Rebellions in Cornwal, Norfolk, and in the North; the French at∣tempt Iersey and Garnesey. In Scotland, the King dieth of grief; His daughter Mary was five dayes old; The Earls of Huntly, Murrey, and Argile made Regents by Cardinal Be∣ton; but the Earl of Arran by the Protestants: The Cardinal of St. Andrews murthered for burning George Wischart; Civill wars about Religion; The French besiege St. An∣drews; Cadinal Beton burneth Sophocardin a Minister, and is killed shortly after: the English expelled Scotland; the Scots refuse offers of Peace from England.

In the Church, Paul sits yet: his son Petrus Aloysius murthered at Placentia. The City is taken by Gouzaga Governor of Millan. Eccius and Melancthon confer about Ori∣ginal sinne, at Wormes and Ratisbone. Xaverius the Jesuite sent to convert the Indians. The Palatinate becomes Protestant. Herman Archbishop of Colen strives to reform Religion, but is crossed by the Clergy and deprived. David George stiles himselfe Christ: he flieth from Delf to Basil. The Councel of Trent begins. The French King slaughtereth the Waldenses. The Protestants assembled at Frankfort against the Councel of Trent. The Inquisition causeth a sedition in Naples. Councels held at Auspurg, Colen, Mentz, and Trevers. A Schisme among the Protestants, by pub∣lishing the Emperors Interim concerning observation of Indifferent matters, during the Councel of Trent. Spira died despairing. In France; the Protestants are per∣secuted. Divers Conferences held.

In the East, the Turkish Pyrats do much mischief; they take Tripolis in Barbary. Solyman * 1.171 strangles his son Mustapha, by Roxalano's instigation, that her son Bajazet might suc∣ceed. Haly Bassa attempteth Agria in vain. The Venetians sack Dyrrachium, a Harbor of the Tunks. The Duke of Florence his lands spoiled by the Turks; so is Corsica. Haly Bassa beaten from Zigeth. Bajazet sets up a false Mustapha against his fa•…•…her; he is pardoned at the request of Roxalana. Bajaz•…•…t aspireth again, and flieth to the Persian, who strangled him and his four sons, Solyman consenting to it. In the West, Mag∣deburg is besieged by Saxony, Brunswick, and Brandeburg. Charles and Ferdinand differ a∣bout the succession of the Empire. Saxony and the Landsgrave released. The French take Metz. Maurice killed by Brandeburg in battel. The French spoil Artois and Henault. The Emperor resigns his kingdom to Philip his son, and enters into a Monastery, where he died: In the Empire his brother Ferdinand succeedeth 6 years; the Pope refuseth to confirm him, because he gave peace to the Protestants. The French king takes 22 ships of Zealand, with some places: the Emperor and French king spoile each others territories; Casal taken by the French; they are beaten at sea by the Flemings; S. Quintin•…•… taken. France makes peace with Spain, and restores Savoy and Piemont to the Duke: the King killed at Tilt by Montgomery; his sonne Francis 2. succeeded: great factions between the Guises and the Constable: the King dieth; to him Charles 9. his brother succeeded 13 years; his mother made Regent. Iapan about this time discovered. In Spain, King Philip causeth 28 Gentlemen to be burned for Religion. The Polander forceth the Master of the Teutonicks to swear fealty to him. The Mus∣covites invad•…•… Livonia. The Queen of Hungary resigneth Transilvania to Ferdinand, who giveth her Cassovia and 100000 Ducats yearly. Dobus for his service against the Turks at Agria, is made Vayvod of Transilvania. To Christiern 3. of Denmark succeeded his son Frederick 2. 29 years; he forced the Diethmarsians (who made themselves members of the Church of Breme) to submit to him. In an Assembly at Brussels, the Emperor re∣signeth the Collar of the Golden-fleece to Philip, with the Low-Countries, who makes the Duke of Savoy Generall there; He is opposed in his Taxes. At Brussels there died of Famine and Cold, 19000. The French take Calice, Dunkirk, and Guines; Dunkirk recovered by Count Egmont, with the losse of 15000 French. In England, the Duke of Somerset beheaded; Christs-Hospital in London founded: the King dieth; by his Will Iane daughter to the Duke of Suffolk should have succeeded, she is proclaimed by Northumberland and others, who suffered for it; but Mary succeeded 5 yeares, who put to death the Lady Iane, with her husband and father; Wyat rebelleth; Car∣dinal Poole made Archbishop of Canterbury; the Queen marrieth with King Philip; S. Quintins taken by the English. To Q. Mary succeeded Elizabeth 44 years; Calice is demanded; the French aid the Scots against the English; the Queen aideth the Scots Lords, Lieth besieged by the Lord Gray; the Queen-Dowager of Scotland entertained in England, she is made Regent of Scotland, the old Regent Duke of Chastelrault; H•…•…tly is committed: the Scots invade England, and are repelled; Knox with the o∣ther Protestants put to the Horn; they take Glascow and Blacknesse.

In the Church, Iulius 3. sits 5 years: He keepeth the Jubile, and continueth the Councel of Trent; he betrayeth Sena to the Emperor. To him succeeded Marcellus 2. 21 dayes: then Paul 4. 4 years; to him the Romans erected a Marble-statue, for enlarging their priviledges; He refuseth to confirm King Philip of Naples: He dieth, and the Romans cut off the head and right-hand of his statue, and fling it into Tyber. The Protestant-Ministers are expelled Auspurg; Osiander and the Professors of Wittenberg differ a∣bout Justification. Mary the Regent opposeth the Inquisition in the Low-Countries. The Protestants differ about the Necessity of Good works. Servetus the Arian burnt at

Geneva. Protestants persecuted in England; Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer burnt. The Agreement at Passau confirmed. The body of David George taken out of his grave, and burnt, 3 years after his burial. The Catholiques and Protestants confer at Wormes, and so at Westminster: At Auspurg, peace confirmed to the Protestants. Hugonots in France, so called from S. Hugo's Gate, where they used to assemble in Tours.

In the East, Solyman yet reigneth: some Christian Princes attempt Tripolis, but Pial Bassa * 1.172 defeateth them: Malta besieged by the Turks in vain; they are forced to be gone after 5 moneths, and the losse of 24000 men: Solyman makes peace with the Emperor: Pial Bassa subdueth Chios for aiding Malta, after it had been possessed by Genua 200 years. Zigeth is taken; at the siege thereof Solyman died: His son Selymus 2. succeeded 8 years; he makes peace with Persia, Hungary and Venice; he invadeth Scythia with losse; he de∣mandeth Cyprus from the Venetians, who refuse to part with it, so the peace is broken. In the West, Ferdinand the Emperor dieth: His son Maximilian 2. succeedeth 12 years; he makes 8 years peace with the Turk. In France, Conde who was condemned to die, is released; the King of Navar forsakes the Protestants. The battel of Dreux in Nor∣mandy, where the King of Navar is slain, with 9000 on both sides, and Conde taken; the Duke of Guise slain at the siege of Orleans. The Holy-League with Spain against the Protestants. Within this Decad were 3 Civil-wars for Religion in France: The Prince of Conde is aided by Casimir with 3000 men; the King with as many by the Duke of Saxony; After a battel, Liberty of Conscience is granted: The Prince of Conde is taken, and slain with a pistol: The King taketh S. Iohn de Angelo. King Philip of Spain giveth 30000 Ducats towards the Printing of the Complutens. Bible at Antwerp. In the Councel of Trent, France and Spain strive for precedencie. The Philippina's are discovered. The Inquisitors question the Archbishop of Toledo. The Duke of Alva commeth into Flanders. Prince Charles accused by the Inquisitors, dieth in prison. The spaniards and Moors of Granado at war 2 years. The King of Poland leagueth with Denmark against the Swedes. The Teutonick-Master submits to the Polander, and is made Duke of Curland. The Muscovite is beaten by the Polacs and Livonians, and loseth 5000 laden wagons. The King recovereth Parnovia in Swedeland; he overthrows the Swedes in Livonia, and abridgeth Dansk of divers priviledges. Maxi∣milian and Mary are crowned King and Queen of Hungary: the Tartars waste the Country: the Turk besiegeth Zigeth, and takes divers Towns there. Breme adjudged by the Emperor to be under the government of Denmark and Holst. The Hamburgers take some of the Kings ships in the Elve, for which they are forc'd to pay 12000 crowns The King and Lubekers take the Castle, Town and Harbor of Elsenburg in Swedeland. The Polander intercepteth some Danish ships; the King hindreth the Trade at Dansk, till they were fain to redeem it with 100000 Crowns. Ericus of Swed•…•…land fortifieth Revalia, and hinders the Lubekers trade, by which he made the Polander and Dane his enemies; He is beaten off from the siege of Helmestadt in Denmark; he taketh Drentham in Norway, and loseth it again; He imprisoneth his brother Iohn and his son, upon suspition that they fomented these wars, by lending mony to the Dane; he kills also many of his best friends upon jealousie; he releaseth his brother, and is deposed and imprisoned: His brother Iohn 3. succeedeth 23 years. Venice will not admit the Popes Inquisition. The Arsenal burnt; whereupon Selymus invadeth Cyprus. 14 Bishopricks erected in the Low-Countries, at which the people repine, for so the Inqui∣sition was brought in; Count Egmont sent with complaints to the King, but no satis∣factory answer; the King commandeth obedience to the Councel of Trent, aid to the Inquisition, and execution of former Edicts: The Nobles, upon the execution of the Kings Letters, begin to stand upon their guard; Images are defaced, and Protestants permitted at Antwerp to build Churches: Protestantisme is again inhibited: the Re∣gent taketh arms. Valenciens taken, for favouring Protestants. Alva commits the Earls of Egmont and Horn, and builds Antwerp-Castle: Horn and Egmont, with others, exe∣cuted. The Prince of Orange his eldest son is sent into Spain: The Prince of Orange and his brother take arms, and are driven into France by the Duke, who brings in the new Bishops, and setleth the Inquisition: Multitudes of people forsake the Netherlands: Traffique with England ceaseth. The Scots Queen quartereth the English Arms, and assumeth the Titles of England and Ireland, by the advice of the Guises. The Queen of England seeketh to reconcile the factions in France, and sends the Earl of Bedford thither; she helpeth the Protestants, takes New-haven, Rohan, and Deep, which were lost again. Shan-Oneal the Rebel is pardoned by the Queen; but he returns and rebelleth again. Leicester designed by Queen Elizabeth, for Queen Maries Husband of Scotland. Oneal de∣feated by Sidney the Lord Deputy, and slain by the wilde Scots. Thornton committed,

for making doubts about Queen Maries Title. Queen Elizabeth Godmother to the Prince of Scotland; Bedford is the Deputy. She demands Calice, and is refused. Queen Mary cast upon the Coast of England in her flight. Northumberland and Westmerland re∣bell, and are driven into Scotland. The Duke of Norfolk committed, for intending to marry Queen Mary. The French expelled Scotland. Queen Elizabeth refuseth to declare Queen Mary Heire. The Queens base-brother made Earl of Murray: Earl Huntly slain, and his Son beheaded: Bothwel escapeth: Archbishop of S. Andrews committed for keeping Masse: The Queen falls in love with the Lord Dernly, and makes him Earle of Rosse and Duke of Albany; He marrieth the Queen, and is proclaimed King: divers Lords flie into England, return, and are reconciled: Rizius the Queens favourite mur∣thered, whereupon Morton and others flie into England. The King murthered by Bothwel, who marrieth the Queen; she is taken, and resigneth; he flieth into Denmark, and there dieth in prison: Murray made Regent. Iames 6. reigneth 57 years. The Queens forces defeated; she flieth towards France, but is stopped in England.

In the Church, Pius 4. sitteth 5 years: he strangled Cardinal Caraffa with some others for opposing him in the Conclave: He comes to the Councel of Trent, and dissol∣veth it: He citeth the Queen of Navar, being a Protestant, to Rome; the French king protecteth her. Pius 5. succeeded 6 years: He supplies the Emperor with money towards the Turkish war: He sends to the Duke of Alva for his service against the Protestants, a Consecrated Helmet, and a Pair of Gantlets. The King of Mauritania is baptised. At Passau in France, is a Conference between the Cardinal of Lorain and the Bishops, and Peter Martyr, Marlorat, and Beza. The Protestants are murthered in a Church at Paris. The Councel of Trent endeth. Religion in France is tolerated by the Kings Proclamation. The Pope dispenseth with the Bavarlans and Austrians to receive in both kinds. At Antwerp, Lutherans and Catholiques joyn against the Calvinists. A Councel is held at Milan; divers Conferences in Germany between the Lutherans and Zuinglians.

In the East, Pial Bassa takes Nicosia in Cyprus, with 250 Field-peeces, and many Captives, * 1.173 which as he was conveying to Constantinople, the ship was fired by a Lady, and they all were blown up. Famagusta is taken by Mustapha, who falsified his promise to Bragadinus the Governor, whom he flea'd alive. At Lepanto the Turks lost 32000 men, 3200 prisoners, 161 gallies, with much wealth. Selymus by treason takes Moldavia, and annexeth it to Valachia, he kills also the Vayvod; He makes peace with Venice. To him succeedeth his son Amurath 3. 21 years: He looks upon the strangling of his five brothers: he invadeth Polonia, and burnt 200 Gentlemens houses, with some Towns and Villages; then he makes a league with the Polander: Hearing there were Civil wars in Persia, he invades the Country with 110000 men, of which the Persian cut off 70000. Syrvan taken by Mustapha, who loseth 10000 of his forragers, and so returns disgracefully, and dieth. In the West, the Emperor appointeth his son Rodolph to be King of Hungary; he makes the Marquis of Montferrat Duke. Ro∣dolphus is chosen King of the Romans and of Bohemia, and succeedeth in the Empire to his father Maximilian 37 years. Salentinus Archbishop of Colen resigneth, and mar∣rieth Count Arnebergs daughter. In France, the Queen of Navar secures her selfe with her son in Rochel; she dieth, and her son marrieth the Kings sister, upon which followed the 4. Civil war, the Massacre of Paris, and war with Rochel. Navar and Conde renounce Protestanism: with Rochel and Mont-Alban a peace is concluded. Henry the Kings brother elected King of Poland: Montgomery executed: The King dieth; to whom succeeded his brother Henry 3. 16 years, the Queen-mother is Regent; Conde removeth into Germany; the 5. Civil war followed, D' Auvile takes the Protestants part; The Germans invade France by Condes means; Navar escapes into Picardy; The Guises aim at the Crown; the Duke of Alenson the Kings brother, head of the Pro∣testants, is reconciled to the King. A 6. Civil war was begining, but the King was 100 millions in debt: Navar takes arms; D'Auvile leaveth the Protestants; peace is made with Conde. The Order of the Holy-Ghost was now instituted. Don Requiescens sent Governor into Belgium, and after him Don Iohn of Austria. Antwerp is taken by the Spaniard. Sebastian of Portugal in his Africk expedition is killed, to whom suc∣ceeded Henry the Cardinal. Sigismund King of Poland, and last of Iagello's line, dieth; the French kings brother Henry Duke of Bourbon is elected; He understanding his brother was dead, gets away in the dark out of Cracovia. Maximilian the Emperor is chosen-by the greater part, but at the Turks intreaty Steven Prince of Transilvania is made King; he reigned 11 years: He takes Dansk, and useth it hardly. Livonia

spoiled by the Muscovite; the Dane and Swede make peace at Stetin: six years war between the Danes and hamburgers, upon taking of one of the Kings Ships by them; but upon the payment of a great sum they are reconciled to the King. Venice makes a perpetual League with the Pope and Spaniard. A Plague at Venice, which killed 70000. upon the ceasing whereof a Church is built to the Redeemer, as the Senate and Duke had vowed before. The Flemings refuse to pay new Taxes; a great destruction among them by an inundation. Bergen taken by the Spaniard. Alva called home, and Medina Caeli sent Governour; the Zelanders take much booty from him; he taketh divers Towns, and returns to Spain; his successor Requiescens besiegeth Leyden twice, to no purpose; he takes divers Towns, and dieth. The Spaniards mutiny for pay, and are expelled the Country; Iohn of Austria is made Governour; Antwerp is plundred, and the Castle dismantled; Iohn retireth to Luxenburg, being proclaimed enemy to Bel∣gium; a pacification is made, and Matthias Arch-Duke of Austria becomes Governour; upon the death of Don Iohn, Alexander Farneses Prince of Parma is made Governour; he takes Mastricht, and other places; the Antwerpians drive out their Catholique Clergy; the Holland-Company, called the Gueux, take the Brill: the Hollanders make William of Nassaw Prince of Orange their Governour; he relieveth Leyden, and takes divers Towns: A general pardon to all the Belgians, except Nassaw and some others. Queen Elizabeth lendeth the Hollanders 20000 pounds; they take Gaunt, Utricht, and many other Towns; Matthias Arch-Duke is Governour a while, and resigneth to Anjou; Amsterdam and other Towns yield to the Hollanders. In England, Dacres that renewed the Rebellion, is defeated by the Lord Hunsdon; Westmerland fleeth into Flan∣ders, Northumberland beheaded at York; The Royal Exchange built; Story executed for Treason; the Duke of Norfolk beheaded; Sir Francis Drake saileth to the Indies; the Queen is Godmother to the French Kings Daughter, her Deputy was the Earl of Wor∣cester; Alenson a suiter to the Queen; she refuseth the protection of Holland, but strives to make peace there; a Rebellion in Ireland; Frobishers Voyage; Trade with Turky and Muscovy; Alenson now Duke of Anjou comes over hither; Desmond rebelleth. In Scotland, the Regent is slain; Matthew Earl of Lenox succeeds; Huntley raiseth For∣ces in the North for the Queen; the Regent takes Dunbritton Castle, and the Arch-Bishop of Saint Andrews in it, whom he hangeth for consenting to the Kings murther; The Regent is killed, and the Earl of Mar succeeds; Commissioners sent by Queen Elizabeth to examine Queen Mary upon some Articles; Queen Elizabeth gets Earle Morton to be Regent; she helpeth him; the Bishop of Rosse, Queen Maries diligent Agent, is banished England; Edenburg taken by the Protestants; Iohn of Austria practi∣seth to marry Queen Mary; the French King strives to get the young King into his custody; Morton displaced, and 12 Peers •…•…ned to the King, whereof Morton was one; difference betweene him and the re•…•…, the Lord Aubigney made a Duke by the King.

In the Church sits Gregory 13. 13 years, he makes Cosmo di Medices Great-Duke of Tus∣cany; he grants to the Portugals against the Moors a Croysado; his Chappel in the Vatican which he built, stood him in 100000 Ducats. Pope Pius his Bull against Queen Elizabeth is fastned to the Bishop of Londons gate. A pacification in France pub∣lished and revoked. The Palatine Divines and Anabaptists have a Conference; the Duke of Batlen turns Protestant; Henault and Artois exclude themselves from the peace of Gaunt, and are called the Male-contents; a form of Concord drawn up by the Divines of Auspurg. Three Councels held this Decad at Milan.

In the East, Sinan Bassa goeth General against the Persian, and loseth his men: the like * 1.174 success had Mustapha: Ferat is made General, who returneth without success. The League with the Emperour renewed for 8 years, but the Turks brake the League by invading Hungary, for which the Bassa of Buda is strangled: Sinan recalled from his banishment, and made Bassa there. Amurath is troubled with the Falling-sickness. Os∣man taketh Tauris: Cicala his Successor loseth 80000 Turks. Peace is made with the Polander and Persian. The Janisaries mutiny, and 15000 houses burnt in Constanti∣nople. Sinan displaced, and Ferat sent in his room. In the West, the Emperour sends Commissioners to Colen for setling peace in the Low-Countries, but in vain. The Ger∣mans that invaded France, are defeated by the Guises: The Polander defeats Maximi∣lian the Archduke, and takes him: A peace is made, and he set free. In France, a league is made against the King, for favouring the Protestants: upon which followeth the 7. Civil War. Divers places taken by the Guises, who oppose the King, desirous of peace. Navar and Conde excommunitated by the Pope; they prevail in Poictou: Navar gets the day at Courtray, wherein Ioyeuse is slain. Navar excluded from succession, and Conde poysoned. The Duke of Guise and the Cardinall his brother are slaine for

aspiring. Navar helpeth the King, whom the Duke de Mayne was like to surprise. Cle∣ment a Iacobin stabbeth the King. Philip of Spain expels Antony Prior of Crato, whom the Portugals had made their King; he beats the French who aided Antony. The Ter∣ceras taken by the Spaniard. The English and their •…•…ods arrested in Spain: the Eng∣lish lose some Ships in Cadiz: the Armado defeated by the English, who strive in vain to restore Antony. The Spaniard aideth the Savoyen against Geneva. The Polander beats the Muscovite, who at last surrenders Riga, and all Livonia to the Polander, and makes peace, and withall kils his son for his bad success. Dansk is reconciled to the Queen. King Steven dyeth: Maximilian Duke of Austria, is chosen by some, and Sigismund the King of Swedes son by others. In Denmark, Christiern the 4. reigneth. The Swedes take divers places from the Muscovite. The Persian sendeth to the State of Venice to league with them against the Turk. The Malteses trouble the Turks in the Venetian seas, for which Venice and the Knights fall out. Venice sends to Amurath 400 slaves with 800000 Ducats, who was angry for the wrong done to the Vice-roys wife of Algiere, by Gabriel Heme, in her passage to Constantinople, which Heme also they execu∣ted. The States totally reject King Philip's Government. Anjou made Duke of Brabant, Marquiss of the holy Empire, and Earl of Flanders. The Prince of Orange shot. Divers Towns taken by the States. The Duke resignes the places he had taken, and returns to France. Orange is murthered by one Gerard: Maurice his second son chosen Governour; the elder was a prisoner in Spain. Queen Elizabeth becomes Protector of the Low-Countries; who for her money lent, receiveth some cautionary Towns. Leicester sent Lieutenant-Governor; he takes some places, and returns: the States dislike him. The Hollanders take divers places. Tournay taken by the Duke of Parma. The Spani∣ards take divers Towns, and recover Dunkirk, Gaunt, Brussels, Antwerp, Grave and Venlo. Divers Forts betrayed to the Duke, he is driven from the siege of Bergen-up-Zoom. The Spaniards assist Desmond, and are driven out of Ireland. The Lord Grey suppresseth the Rebels. A Proclamation in England against Seminaries and Jesuites. Antonio of Portugal cometh into England. Campian put to death. The King of Denmark made Knight of the Garter. Guise plotteth Queen Maries delivery. Throgmorton executed. Desmond slain: Northumberland confined; Arundel sent to the Tower: Northumberland found dead in the Tower, being shot: 14 executed for Treason. Drake takes some places from the Spaniard: Drake, Norris and Essex sent to aide Antonio of Portugal: the Queen supplyeth Navar with men and money. In Scotland, Morton is imprisoned be∣ing accused of Treason: the Duke of Lenox unjustly accused by the Ministers: Morton beheaded for being accessary to the Kings death. The Ruthens imprison the King, and force him to recall Angus: the King is set free, confineth Angus: Gowry executed for Treason. Arran and Fernihurst invade Ireland; Bingham subdueth their forces. Queen Mary beheaded. The King marryeth the King of Denmarks daughter, and goeth thi∣ther himself.

In the Church, Gregory yet sits: He sets free the Master of Malta, whom the King had imprisoned, and reformeth the Calendar; which occasioned some troubles in Poland. To him succeedeth Sixtus 5. 5 years, his father was a Swine-herd: He removed the Obelisk into the Vatican, and there erected a new Library: he made his young Ne∣phew a Cardinal, and gives him 10000 crowns revenue: He left behinde him 10 Millions; he had a Statue erected to him. The new Calendar rejected by the Duke of Saxony: it occasioneth troubles at Auspurg, and Riga in Livonia: The Pro∣testant Princes meet at Luneburg; the Churches of Poland, Russia and Lituania agree in the points of Religion, wherein they had heretofore disagreed.

In the East, The Turks break the league in Hungary; the Emperour complains: Amu∣rath pretends ignorance: The Bassa of Bosna taketh Whitz, the chief City of Croatia, * 1.175 and murthereth 65000 Christians in the hills. He intercepteth 150 Waggons and money sent to relieve Croatia; at Siseg he is slain with 18000 Turks by the Imperia∣lists: the Turks take and lose many Towns, and villages. 30000 Tartars taken by Christians, with many places: Valachia, and other places revolt from the Turk. To Amurath succeeded his son Mahomet 3. 9 years: He strangleth 18 of his brothers, and Ferat Bassa, for the loss of Strigon: he wins and loseth divers places and men: the Turks kill 20000 Christians, being too eager in loading themselves with the plunder of Karesta, where 60000 Turks were slain. The Vayvod of Valachia having revolt∣ed from the Turk, burneth Nicopolis. Varadin in Transilvania relieved by Basta the Em∣perours Lieutenant. The Turks and Valachians infest each others Territories. The

Cardinal of Transylvania leagueth with the Turk; the Bassa of Agria beaten, and of Buda taken. In the West, the Germans league with Transylvania against the Turk; the Prince of Transylvania resigneth to the Emperour for Silesia, but repents, and returns home, where he resignes to his Uncle, the Cardinal, whom the Vayvod of Valachia kil∣led in fight, for leaguing with the Turk, and recovers Transylvania to the Empire, and is made Governour thereof. In France, Henry 4. of Navar reigneth 21 years, he defeats De Mayne; it is held Treason by the Parliament of Rohan to side with the King, who takes Chartres and Noyon, defeats the Savoyen, and besiegeth Rohan; the President of Paris strangled by the Tribunes; Duke Ioyeuse drowned, and 300 of the League slaine in Languidoc; the King becomes Catholique, upon which many Leaguers fall off to him; he is Crowned, and most places submit; Guise is reconciled to him; the Jesuits banished, for a stroke given to the King by one of them; the King defeats the Spaniards in Picardy; De Mayne and Nemours reconciled to him; Ioyeuse made Admiral; Marselles prised for him; Amiens recovered; a League with England and Holland; Callais resto∣red upon peace with the Spaniard; Britain submits, and so the Civil War ends. At Nante, the Edict of Pacification for exercise of the Protestant Religion; the King is divorced from Queen Margaret, and marrieth Katherine de Medices; Duke Ioyeuse be∣comes a Capuchin: Cardinal Albertus, the Emperours youngest son, is made Gover∣nour o•…•… Portugal, and Archbishop of Toledo: Another Spanish Fleet miscarrieth at the Cape of Saint Vincent: To King Philip succeeded his son Philip 3. 24 years. Amiens taken by the Cardinal Albert, who married Isabella the Infanta: Sigismund King of Po∣land swears to receive the Confession of Auspurg, before he is admitted to the Swedish Crown; he conquereth Moldavia, and is deposed in Swevia. In Hungary many Turks slain; At Alba Regalis, the Governour of Rab executed for surrendring it to the Turk; many Towns lost and won; Rab recovered, with some other Townes. The Swedes and Tartars beaten by the Muscovite; peace made with him. Charles the King of Swedes Uncle is Governour of Suevia. Sigismund cometh with an Army against Charles, who taketh Calmaria, and subdueth Finland: The Usoques out of Dalmatia and Hungary notable Pyrats. To Parma in Flanders succeeded Peter Ernest Duke of Austria, brother to Rodulph the Emperour; the States refuse his proffer of peace; to him succeedeth Arch-Duke Albert, he takes Calais and Hulst, with Amiens; Grave Maurice defeats him; the King bestowes Belgium and Burgoin on Albert, with the Infanta his wife; the Spa∣niard takes divers places in Frisland and Cleve; Maurice made Lieutenant-Generall of the united Provinces; he takes Breda, and other places; A Councel of Estate set up, where∣in the Queen was to have two Councellors; Prince of Orange released in Spain; the Grave taketh 11 Towns in 3 months; one Panne is executed for attempting to kill the Grave; the States prohibited from trading in Spain; they trade into the East-Indies. Queen Elizabeth furnisheth the French King with money, and procureth peace of the Turk to Poland; Grevil fighteth the Spanish Fleet: The Voyages of Cavendish to the Straits of Magellain, and of Lancaster to the East-Indies; Raleigh's Expedition into America and Guiana; Tyr-Oens Rebellion; the Thames dry; Farnanbuc taken by Lancaster; Cadiz taken by Essex; Mac Hugh the Irish-Rebel slain; the French King made Knight of the Garter; the English Expedition to the Azores at Black-water; the English defeated by Tyr-Oen; Essex parlieth with him; he is committed to the Lord Keeper. In Scot∣land, Bothwel attempteth the Kings chamber, he is proclaimed Traytor, and some of his Pages hanged; Huntley kills Murry, for harbouring Bothwel; he fleeth into England, returns and rebelleth again.

In the Church sits Urban 7. 12 dayes, then Gregory 14. 10 moneths; he excommuni∣cates the French King; succeeded Innocent 9. 2 moneths, then Clement 8. 13 years; he absolves the French King: Ferrara being escheated to the Pope for want of Heirs, a war ensueth with Caesar Estensis about it, which shortly after was taken up. Pro∣testanism in Saxony is forsaken; the Protestants are persecuted in Styria and Carin∣thia, but permitted in France. Hacket, for blasphemy, is hanged.

In the East, the Turk and Persian quarrel; Alba Regalis lost; Hassan Bassa, and his Army * 1.176 of 60000 overthrown; the Wines in Constantinople staved upon a sedition of the Janisa∣saries, but some wine was allowed to the Christian Ambassadors: Basta defeats the Va∣lachians, and 2 Bassa's; Ali Bassa surprised with 200 Waggons and 70000 Ducats by the Heyducks; Alba recovered, and Pest lost; Mahomet strangleth his son, and drowneth his mother for treason; his son Achmat succeedeth 13 years; the Turks defeated twice in Asia by their Rebels; Pest and Hatwan lost to the Turk; Tauris recovered by

the Persian; some Towns taken in Hungary: the Persian defeats two Bassa's: the Bassa of Aleppo rebelleth, he defeats two Bassa's, takes Tripolis and Damascus, and leagueth with the Persian: The Turk makes peace with the Emperor for 20 years: The Bassa's of Agria and Buda are put to death, for striving to break the peace; the Turks are spoiled at Sea by the Duke of Florence. In the West, Basta beats the Transylvanian, and kills the Vayvod of Valachia, for intending to call in the Turk. Basta is thrust out by the Prince, who at last submits to Basta, and swears fealty to the Emperour; Basta subdueth the rebellious Transylvanians: The Emperour and Persian league against the Turk. Botscay winneth some part of Transylvania; he makes his peace with the Emperour, and obtaineth Transylvania to him and his Heirs: The Catholike Clergy wronged by Donaward a free City, therefore it is proscribed and taken by the Duke of Bavaria. The Jesuites Colledge and Library burnt at Vienna. Transylvania rebelleth again, and makes Gabriel Battori their Governour; upon the Duke of Iuliers death without Heirs, Brandeburg and Newburg lay claim to it: The Bishop of Strasburg is sent thither by the Emperour, and expels their Governours: The French subdue Savoy, because the Mar∣quisat of Salusses is not, according to promise, restored: The Dukes peace is made by Cardinal Aldobrandin. The French Embassadours doors broken open in Spain, and his Nephew imprisoned, but he is released again. Byron executed for Treason: League renewed with the Switzers: Traffique forbidden into Spain and Flanders, upon a new Impost there. Father Cotton gets the Jesuites to be restored. Count Avergne once pardoned, falls to new practises, and is imprisoned. Marselles like to be betrayed to the Spaniard, whereupon the Governour of Provence is execu∣ted. The revenues of Navar united to the Crown of France. At Bolloign the Treaty of peace between France and Spain is broken off, for precedency: Spain makes peace with England. Nottingham arriveth in Spain, to take the Kings Oath to the peace: A peace also is made with the Hollander for 12 years. In Poland, about some troubles raised by the Jesuites, the Lords meet at Lublyn about Toleration of Religion, who are suddenly surprised by the King, and many of them slain. Hungary is wasted by the Tartars; di∣vers Towns lost. The Turk sendeth Botscay the Crown of Hungary, taken from La∣dislaus. Botscay repents his league with the Turk, and dieth. The Turk takes divers Townes in Hungary; the Emperour resigneth Hungary to his brother Matthias. Ex∣ercise of Protestantism granted to Austria. In Swethland, Charles is declared King, he attempteth Livonia in vain; His Bastard-son is taken by the Polander; He besiegeth Riga in vain, and loseth 9000 men; he loseth the Castle of Wessenstein, and recovers it again. The King of Denmark commeth to Hamburg, and taketh the Oath of Allegiance of them. Matthias is chosen King of Bohemia by the Lords: Liberty of Conscience granted to the Bohemians and Silesians. The Venetians league with the Grisons, and forbid building of more Monasteries and giving Lands to the Clergy, which Act had been made An. 1337. and now revived; they are hated by the Pope for this Act, and by the Spaniard for their League with the Grisons: They make an Edict against the Jesuites, and are excommunicated, which they slight, and raise an Army for their de∣fence. Cardinal Ioyeuse is sent from France to compose the difference, at last the pri∣soners are set free, and they absolved; they protect and enrich such as had written in their defence: The Arch-Duke is defeated neer to Newport: The Admiral of Arragon being taken, is exchanged for the Hollanders imprisoned in Spain: Ostend besieged by Albert. 6 Gallies of Spinola sunk by the Hollanders and English; he is slain, and his 8 Gallies defeated: Ambrose Spinola, to revenge his brothers death, aideth Albert at Ostend; after almost 4 years siege, and the loss of 72900 men in the Town, and great numbers in the field, Ostend yieldeth on composition: Spinola takes divers Towns, but faileth of Bergen and Grave: The Netherlanders acknowledged free States by Albert: Many Towns taken by the Hollander and Spaniard; The States aide Embden against their Earle: Hertogenbush besieged by Maurice in vain; Sluce taken from the Arch-Duke; some Spaniards fall off to the States; Maurice faileth of his design against Ant∣werp; Embden and the Earle reconciled; The Hollander beats the Spaniard in the Straits, and the Portugals in the Indies. The Lord Montjoy doth good service in Ire∣land; Essex beheaded; difference between English and Danes about Trade; Commissi∣oners sent into Denmark; the Spaniards land in Ireland; Tyr-Oen submitteth: Queen Elizabeth dieth; King Iames succeedeth 22 years: Tyr-Oen is restored by him; Ra∣leigh, Grey, and Cobham attainted for Treason; some Priests put to death; the Gun∣powder-Treason; the King of Denmark cometh into England; an Insurrection upon Inclosures; Virginia planted; the New-Exchange built.

In the Church, Leo 11. sits 26 dayes: then Paul 5. 16 years; He quarrels with the Venetians. Du-Plessis disputeth with the Bishop of Eureux. At Ratisbone the Jesu∣ites dispute with the Lutherans. The Duke of Savoy expels the Protestants: the Poland-Jesuites burn a Protestant-Church. Marpurg reformed. Liberty of Con∣science in Hungary. An Archbishoprick erected in the Philippina's.

In the East, the Persian invadeth Babylon, defeateth Nassus Bassa, and kills 20000 Turks. * 1.177 Achmats Fleet sent against Florence and Malta. 200000 die at Constantinople in one year of the plague. 42 Turkish Gallies defeated by the Florentine, who took one Gally with 300 slaves. A Dervisar flingeth a stone at the Turk, and is executed. The Tartar invadeth Moldavia. Peace between the Turk and Persian. The Jewes expelled Pera. Holland trades with the Turk. The Florentine and Sicilian takes some places and Gallies from the Turks. The Bassa of Sid•…•…n flieth to Florence with 14000. l. weight of gold. A Rebellion in Asia and Arabia. Nassuffe the Bassa executed for intelligence with Persia. Two rich Turkish Gallies taken by the Florentine. Iacaia, Mahomet 3. his supposed son, joyns with the Asian Rebels. Mustapha, Achmets brother, ruleth two moneths; he sets free the Persian Ambassador, and imprisoneth the French, upon the escape of Coresky the Moldavian; he is thrust into a Cel, and Achmet his son ruleth; he sets free the French Ambassador, and makes peace with Persia. Manfredonia in Sicily lost to the Turk, with the Isle of Ivisa. In the West, Iuliers is given by the Emperor to the Duke of Saxony; Iuliers taken by Grave-Maurice. To Rodulph succeeded in the Empire his brother Matthias 8 years. Spinola takes Aken and Wesel, and beats down the Fort of Mulheim. The Hollanders invade Munster and Paderborn. The Jewes expelled Wormes, and their Synagogue burnt. Francfort rebelleth against their Magistrates. A Luth•…•…ran-Jubile kept. The Emperor dieth, to whom succeeds Ferdinand his brother. K. Henry of France slain by Ravilliac; his son Lewis 13. succeedeth, his mother Regent; the Kings heart is interred by the Jesuites: Rohan seiseth on S. Iohn de Angeli; Conde leaveth the Court; Vendosme imprisoned, and escapeth; The Jewes banished France; Rohan and the Protestants take arms; Anchore made Master of the Horse, and Gover∣nor of Normandy; Conde imprisoned; Anchore's house spoiled, and his treasure seised on by the people; he is slain, and his wife executed. France helpeth Savoy against Spain; Espernon joyneth forces with the Queen, they are reconciled to the King, and Conde released. Peace between Spain and Savoy. 900000 Moors expelled Spain, after 900 years possession. The Spaniard helps the Duke of Mantua against Savoy, for the Mar∣quisat of Montferrat. The Polander beats the Muscovite, and takes Smolensco. The Dukedome of Borussia confirmed by the Polander on Brandeburg and his heirs-male. The Polander beaten in Valachia and Muscovy; Smolensco recovered by the Muscovite. A Rebellion in Poland. Podolia wasted by the Tartars; who upon the outrages of the Cossakes, burn 4 Cities, 400 Villages in Podolia, and carry away much plunder. In Hungary, the Traitors that conspired against Battori, are executed. Sigismund Battori dieth, and the Empresse crowned Queen; Gabr. Battori slain, and Bethlem Gabor made Prince by the Turk. Steven Vayvod of Moldavia tyranniseth, is taken and sent with Prince Alexander, his mother and brother, to Constantinople, who for feare re∣nounced Christ. The Heyducks beat the Turks. Ferdinand is crowned King of Hungary, and then Bethlem Gabor. The Dane takes Calmaria from the Swedes; they waste Norway. The Lubekers beat the Danes at sea. Calmaria is restored, and peace with the Swedes is made. New Impositions raised in the Sound. The Hollanders help Lubec. The Swede leagueth with the Dane against Poland. To Charles of Swedeland succeeded his son Gustavus Adolphus: He gaineth upon the Dane and Muscovite. King Iames makes peace between the Swede and Muscovite. Great troubles in Bohemia. A Protestant Church built in Prague. The Emperor and Archduke of Austria crowned at Prague. The Protestants cast three of the Emperors Councellors out of a window, and league with Moravia, Silesia, and Lusatia. Bucquoy invadeth Bohemia. Frederick the Palsgrave chosen King. Venice aideth Mantua against Savoy; they have war with Ferdinand of Austria, they are aided by the Hollanders; they make peace with Ferdinand; Treason against them discovered, and the Traitors executed. The Archduke stayes the Turkish Ambassador going to the States; and they arrest his mony, sent to pay his garrisons. The Spaniard and Hollander fight at the Cape of S. Vincent; the Hollander lost their Admiral, and the Spaniard 3 ships and 1500 men. Grave-Maurice made Knight of the Garter. 27 Spanish ships going to the Indies, defeated by the Hollanders; they take the Castle of Mina in the South-sea; they secure the passage on the River Ems, by building two Forts. Spilberg beats the Spaniard and Portugal. The Cautionary Towns redeemed. Maurice succeedeth to Philip in the principality of Orange. A Synod

at Dort. Bernevelt executed. King Iames is visited by the Lantgrave of Hesse. The Lord Zanchir hanged. Queen Mary's body removed from Peterburgh to Westminster. The Palsgrave married to the Lady Elizabeth. The Londoners make a Plantation in Ireland. The English plant in Bermudas. The King of Denmark's second coming hither. Middle∣ton's-Water brought into London. Sutton's-Hospital founded. Overbury poysoned. Spalato cometh hither. King Iames goeth into Scotland. Raleigh executed. Queen Anne dieth.

In the Church, Paul sitteth yet: He sends the Emperor a golden Rose beset with rich Gems. Bellarmine's and Marian's Books of the Popes power condemned at Paris. Mulheim built by the Protestants, who were expelled Colen. Newburg becomes a Papist. The Protestant Princes meet at Norimberg. Silesia petitioneth the Emperor for continuance of Protestantism; the Bishop of Uratislavia persecutes them; the Emperor intercedes for them. Arminius and Vorstius make troubles in Holland. A Synod called at Dort.

In the East, the Turks take Vatz in Hungary, against the peace; Osman is strangled by the * 1.178 Janisaries, whom he meant to extirpate; Prince Coresky strangled in prison; Mustapha advanced again; peace with Poland; At Babylon a rebellion, and at Arzirum, and in Mesopotamia: The Bassa of Arzirum threateneth Constantinople; the Janisaries refuse to oppose him: Mustapha is removed, and Amurath 4. Osmans son advanced: Babylon taken by the Persian: the Cossacks trouble the Black-sea and Bosphorus: Abassa is pacified, having threatned Constantinople, and defeats the Persians: 20000 Turks de∣feated at Babylon: the King of Tartaria expelled by his brother: the Janisaries quar∣rel with the Grand-Signior. In the West, the Duke of Bavaria defeateth the Bohe∣mians; the Emperor nullifieth the election of the Palatine to Bohemia; the Palatine with Brandeburg and others proscribed; Spire wasted by Mansfield, and the Palatinate by Bavaria and the Spaniards; Bucquoi killed; Mansfield proscribed; Westphalia, Pe∣derborn, and Strasburg wasted by the Duke of Brunswick, who loseth an arm in battel; Manheim and Heidelberg taken; Bavaria made Elector; Gabor invadeth Austria; Bruns∣wick beaten by Tilly; Frankendale submitteth; Saxon-Wymar and Anhalt made friends with the Emperor; Tilly spoileth Brunswick; Mansfield defeated; the Boors of Austria rebell; the Imperialists take many places; A Church and Monastery neer Prague be∣gun by the Emperor; the Palsgraves eldest son drowned. In France, the King takes many Towns from the Protestants, and makes war for the Valtoline; 250 houses burnt in Paris; Soubize defeated at sea by Montmorency; Vendosme and the Great Prior of France, (Henry 4. his bastards) are imprisoned; Forts built by the King against Rochel; the Isle of Ree lost, and regained; Nevers claimeth the Dutchy of Mantua, he is assisted by the French against the Spaniard; the King takes Rochel, and sends his Army for Mantua. In Spain, Philip 4. reigneth: Troubles in Mexico setled; Brasil recovered by the Spaniard from the Hollander: the Tartars do much hurt in Podolia: the Swedes beat the Polanders in Livonia, but the Polanders defeat the Tartars in Borussia; peace be∣tween Poland and Swethland: much of Hungary subdued by Gabor; he disclaimeth it, and makes peace: The Cossacks take Newstadt: Buda almost burnt to the ground: Ferdinand 3. the Emperors son, crowned King of Hungary: Bergen in Norway almost consumed with fire. The King of Denmark is Generall of the united Princes against the Emperor; he is endangered by a fall from his horse; he defeateth, and is defeated. Iutland and most of Holst subdued by the Duke of Fridland; Strals•…•…nd besieged by the Caesarians; Newstadt attempted in vain by the Danes; Livonia and Curland submit to the Swede; the King of Swedes takes divers Towns; Swedeland setled on the Kings Daughter; he takes Strasburg, and besiegeth Thorn, and makes peace with Poland. In Bohemia, the Jesuites are restored; many of the Lords executed. Silesia submits to the Emperor; Ferdinand 3. is crowned King of Bohemia; The Nobility commanded to forsake Religion, by a certain day. The Venetians make a League offensive and de∣fensive with the Turks. The Spaniards besiege Sluce and Bergen. Breda taken, and divers other Towns: the Dunkirkers take many Holland and English ships; the Hollanders take Hertogenbush; Bernevets sons in Holland degraded; Grotius escapeth in a Trunk; Bergen relieved; Antwerp attempted by Orange in vaine; Mansfield taketh Embden. Prince Maurice dieth; his brother Henric succcedeth. Baiae in Brasil lost and taken. In Leyden and Amsterdam, a sedition by the Arminians and Calvinists. The Hollanders rob the Spaniards in America, and take divers of their ships. Peace between England and France: The Bishop of Spalato returns: Prince Charles goeth into Spaine: Mansfield commeth into England. King Iames dieth; His

sonne Charles succeedeth: An Expedition to Cadiz: English ships arrested in France: The Duke of Buckingham murthered: peace with France: New-England planted.

In the Church, Gregory 15. sits 2 years. To him succeeded Urban 8. The Archbishop of Spalato's Body burnt at Rome. At Tiran in the Valtolin, the Protestants are mas∣sacred in the Church; they are banished Bohemia. The Jesuites restored to Prague; The Protestant-Church there given to the Carmelites. The Protestants driven out of Austria, and the Country of Henault punished for receiving them. Amsterdam and Leyden persecute the Arminians. At Vienna is instituted the Order of She-Jesuits. The Protestants banished out of Iuliers. Heidelburg and Glogovia become Popish.

In the East, the Turks defeat the Christian Fleet at Neapolis, and carry away 800 captives: At Babylon they are beaten by the Persians, but shortly after recover their losses: * 1.179 peace made between the Turk and Persian. At Constantinople, the Turk draweth a great summe of mony from the Christians: the French Ambassador troubled about his Chappel: A Venetian Merchant, for looking on the Seraglio through his Per∣spective, is hanged. The Bassa of Aleppo beheaded; and war denounced against Poland. The Turks take Babylon, with the losse of 40000 Persian horse. The Sultan removes to Aleppo, because of the plague. A Fleet is sent against the Cossacks. Sias Abas the Parthian King, husband to 800 wives, dieth. A third part of Constantinople burnt. The Turks waste Illyria: The Beglerbeg of Greece rebelleth. In the West, Hanovia besieged by the Caesarians, and relieved: The Swede invadeth the Isle Rugia: Magdeburg besieged: The Empresse crowned at Ratisbone: Tilly wastes Thuringia, and fights the Swedish King at Lipsic, where 9000 Caesarians were slain; Tilly being wounded, flieth to Hall. Frederick loseth Bohemia. Wolstein Duke of Fridland taketh Prague. The Swedes march into Bavaria. Ratisbone besieged, and after 465 sallies is taken by Ferdinand 3. At the Pacification of Prague, the Saxon, Brandeburg, Luneburg, and Vinarien joyn with the Emperor. Ferdinand 3. chosen King of the Romans, and the yeare following Emperor. Ramsey is taken by Count Nassau. At Hanovia divers encounters between the Imperialists and Swedes, and divers Towns taken by both parties. The French King and his brother the Duke of Orleans reconciled. A League between France and Swethland. The French invade the Grisons; the French aid the States: France is invaded; the Queen-mother flieth to Amsterdam. Isabella the Infanta dieth at Brussels: The Spaniards have a great losse in America: Ferdinand the Cardinal, Infant of Spaine, prevailes at Norlingen; He is made Governor of Brabant. The Spaniards beaten by the Hollanders. The French cut off at Fontaralie. The Spanish Fleet on the English shore, overthrown by the Hollanders. Poland makes peace with the Turk: in the kingdome, Ladislaus 4. succeedeth to his father Sigismund. The Polanders and Muscovit•…•…s defeated: peace between Poland and Swethland. The King of Poland comes to Vienna; The Queen of Swethland comes to Frankfort. Wars in Hungary. The Swedish King killed, having left one Daughter Christina to succeed him. Spinola the Spanish Generall dieth. The Prince of Orange makes an Expedition into Flanders. Horn takes Colberg; and the Swedish King, not long before his death, Francfort upon the Oder. Tilly, after many Victories, dieth at Ingolstadt. Fridland is murthered. Germany wasted with the sword, plague and famine. The Hollanders take some places in Brasil. Skenk-Sconce retaken by the States. Breda taken by Orange. The Hollanders beaten neer Antwerp. 60000 de∣stroyed by an Earthquake in Calabria. At Messina, 300 perished in a Church over∣thrown by an Earthquake. In England, a peace is made with Spain: King Charles sends to the Emperor for restitution of the Palatinate: Three Nuncio's sent by the Pope, are received into the Queens Court honorably. The English Lyturgie sent into Scotland, occasioned much mischiefe: The Scots Presbyterians enter into a Covenant, and raise Arms: Preparation in England and Ireland against them, both by Sea and Land.

In the Church, Pope Urban sitteth yet: He exhorteth the Christian Princes to peace, and falls out with the Venetians about their dominion in the Adriatick sea. The Jesuites at Vienna keep a Jubile. In Scotland, a Synod is held at Glascow. At Rome, such a Storm brake out with Darknesse, that at mid day they were forced to light candles. Divers meetings and Synods held this Decad in Germany among the Pro∣testants: But whilst the Princes were consulting at Lipsic, Magdeburg is taken and destroyed by Tilly.

AND thus (Good Reader) in this History and Chronologie, as in two small Maps, thou mayest behold the Microcosme of Mankinde, in so many Hundred years, acting over & over again the same Tragi-Comedies: Thou seest new Persons and Visards, but the same Scene, and the same Things acted: Thou mayest behold from hence, as Charon did from the top of Parnassus in Lucian, a Clod of Earth full of Bee-hives, an Ant-hill full of Emmets, or a Pool full of Bubbles, some bigger, some lesser, puff'd with aire, and tossed up and down with winds, till they all break, and turn into their original Vapours. And what is it thou seest acted here? Nothing almost but Treacheries, Murthers, Incests, Adulteries, Thefts, Perjuries, Oppressions, Imprisonments, Cares, Watchings, Travellings, Underminings of one another; Princes tyrannizing over their People, Subjects rebelling against their Princes; one Prince thrusting out another, and People quarrelling one with another: Thou seest here Perigrinations, Navigations, Toylings, Battels, Law-suits, and a thou∣sand such Vexations, all for an Handfull of Earth: In a word; we see here in∣numerable Nests of Wasps and Hornets, destroying one another with their stings. And what is the cause of all this mischief? Truly, Pride, Ambition, Covetousnesse, Sacrilege, Tyrannie, Drunkennesse, Whoredoms, Whimsical opinions in Religion, Self-love, every one thinking his own dreams to be oracles, and his conceited fancies to be Inspirations; And above all things, Injustice, for which the World hath suffered so many changes: Iustice is the Pillar on which States and Kingdoms stand; Re∣move that, and down falls the Temple of all Government: Iustice is the Sun that illuminates all Societies; Extinguish that, and what will follow but storms, clouds, and darknesse? Iustice is the Band that ties People to their Governours, and every man to another; when this Band is broken, nothing follows but Confusion: Iustice is the Life of all States and Dominions, which live no longer then they are just; Nothing discriminates Kingdomes and States from Conventicles of Thieves and Robbers, but Iustice; Remota Justicia, quid aliud sunt Regna quàm magna Latrocinia? Lastly, In this Chronologie, a•…•… in an Epitomie, you shall see all the Heretical Opinions which have been spued o•…•… in so many Ages, now greedily lick'd up by the Fanatical spirits of this Age. GOD open our eyes, that we may at length see the Truth, and may with one heart and one mind embrace it; and that the Spirit of Truth, which our blessed Saviour promised to his Church, may lead us into all Truth.

Amen.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Yea. bef. Chr.
• * 1.2

  158
• * 1.3

  148
• * 1.4

  138
• * 1.5

  128
• * 1.6

  118
• * 1.7

  108
• * 1.8

  98
• * 1.9

  88
• * 1.10

  78
• * 1.11

  68
• * 1.12

  58
• * 1.13

  48
• * 1.14

  38
• * 1.15

  28
• * 1.16

  18
• * 1.17

  8
• * 1.18

  1
• * 1.19

  10
• * 1.20

  20
• * 1.21

  30
• * 1.22

  40
• * 1.23

  50
• * 1.24

  60
• * 1.25

  70
• * 1.26

  80
• * 1.27

  90
• * 1.28

  100
• * 1.29

  110
• * 1.30

  120
• * 1.31

  130
• * 1.32

  140
• * 1.33

  150
• * 1.34

  160
• * 1.35

  170
• * 1.36

  180
• * 1.37

  180
• * 1.38

  190
• * 1.39

  200
• * 1.40

  210
• * 1.41

  220
• * 1.42

  230
• * 1.43

  240
• * 1.44

  250
• * 1.45

  260
• * 1.46

  270
• * 1.47

  280
• * 1.48

  290
• * 1.49

  300
• * 1.50

  310
• * 1.51

  320
• * 1.52

  130
• * 1.53

  140
• * 1.54

  150
• * 1.55

  360
• * 1.56

  370
• * 1.57

  380
• * 1.58

  390
• * 1.59

  400
• * 1.60

  410
• * 1.61

  420
• * 1.62

  430
• * 1.63

  440
• * 1.64

  450
• * 1.65

  460
• * 1.66

  470
• * 1.67

  480
• * 1.68

  490
• * 1.69

  500
• * 1.70

  520
• * 1.71

  530
• * 1.72

  540
• * 1.73

  550
• * 1.74

  560
• * 1.75

  570
• * 1.76

  580
• * 1.77

  590
• * 1.78

  600
• * 1.79

  610
• * 1.80

  620
• * 1.81

  630
• * 1.82

  640
• * 1.83

  650
• * 1.84

  660
• * 1.85

  670
• * 1.86

  680
• * 1.87

  690
• * 1.88

  700
• * 1.89

  710
• * 1.90

  720
• * 1.91

  730
• * 1.92

  740
• * 1.93

  750
• * 1.94

  770
• * 1.95

  780
• * 1.96

  790
• * 1.97

  800
• * 1.98

  810
• * 1.99

  820
• * 1.100

  830
• * 1.101

  840
• * 1.102

  850
• * 1.103

  860
• * 1.104

  870
• * 1.105

  880
• * 1.106

  890
• * 1.107

  900
• * 1.108

  910
• * 1.109

  920
• * 1.110

  930
• * 1.111

  940
• * 1.112

  950
• * 1.113

  960
• * 1.114

  970
• * 1.115

  980
• * 1.116

  990
• * 1.117

  1000
• * 1.118

  1010
• * 1.119

  1020
• * 1.120

  1030
• * 1.121

  1040
• * 1.122

  1050
• * 1.123

  1060
• * 1.124

  1070
• * 1.125

  1080
• * 1.126

  1090
• * 1.127

  1100
• * 1.128

  1110
• * 1.129

  1120
• * 1.130

  1130
• * 1.131

  1140
• * 1.132

  1150
• * 1.133

  1160
• * 1.134

  1170
• * 1.135

  1180
• * 1.136

  1190
• * 1.137

  1200
• * 1.138

  1210
• * 1.139

  1220
• * 1.140

  1230
• * 1.141

  1240
• * 1.142

  1250
• * 1.143

  1260
• * 1.144

  1270
• * 1.145

  1280
• * 1.146

  1290
• * 1.147

  1300
• * 1.148

  1310
• * 1.149

  1330
• * 1.150

  1340
• * 1.151

  1350
• * 1.152

  1360
• * 1.153

  1370
• * 1.154

  1380
• * 1.155

  1390
• * 1.156

  1400
• * 1.157

  1410
• * 1.158

  1420
• * 1.159

  1430
• * 1.160

  1440
• * 1.161

  1450
• * 1.162

  1460
• * 1.163

  1470
• * 1.164

  1480—
• * 1.165

  —1490
• * 1.166

  1500—
• * 1.167

  —1510
• * 1.168

  —1520
• * 1.169

  1530—
• * 1.170

  —1540
• * 1.171

  1550—
• * 1.172

  —1560
• * 1.173

  1570—
• * 1.174

  —1580
• * 1.175

  1590—
• * 1.176

  —1600
• * 1.177

  —1610
• * 1.178

  1620—
• * 1.179

  —1630