What were the names of medieval manuscripts telling about the history of nations?

Medieval manuscripts that tell about the history of the people are called “annals”. The name comes from the Romans. The oldest records were lost in a fire in Rome in 387. BC, but were later restored from memory and were actively used by many Roman historians. Annals in Russia are called “chronicles”. The word “annals” is reflected in the sayings: “to enter the annals” means “to enter history.”