The_Wandering_Jew's_Chronicle
The Wandering Jew's Chronicle
Song
The Wandering Jew's Chronicle is an English broadside ballad dating back to the 17th century, with The Wandering Jew as its narrator. From the point of view of the titular character, this ballad tells the history of the English monarchs, beginning with William the Conqueror, and continuing through King Charles II in early versions, and King George II in later versions. The ballad, according to Giles Bergel, dates back to an initial publication of 1634.[1] Copies of the ballad can be found at the British Library and Magdalene College. Online facsimiles of the text are also available for public consumption.[2][3]