Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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William John Whittemore is in Painters.
In 1860 William John Whittemore was born.
Before 1885. William John Whittemore (age 24). Portrait of Frank Armstrong Crawford (age 45).
Frank Armstrong Crawford: On 18th January 1839 she was born to Robert Leighton Crawford and Martha Eliza Everett. Her curious firstname a consequence of her being named after her parents best friend, Frank Armstrong. Why they didn't adopt Francesca, or some other famale version of Frank, is unknown. On 21st August 1869 Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt and she were married. She signed a pre-nuptial agreement, agreeing to receive $500,000 in bonds after his death. Confederate Generals Braxton Bragg and his brother, Thomas Bragg, both attended the wedding. The difference in their ages was 44 years. On 4th May 1885 she died. Her funeral was conducted by the Reverend Charles Deems at the Church of Strangers, Manhattan.
1886. William John Whittemore (age 26). "Queen Anne's Lace".
Before 1911 William John Whittemore (age 50) and Alice Vaud m Whittemore (age 42) were married.
In 1911 [his wife] Alice Vaud m Whittemore (age 43) died.
1945. William John Whittemore (age 85). "Skaters in East Hampton, New York".
Before 1955. William John Whittemore (age 94). "Gathering Wildflowers".
Before 1955 William John Whittemore (age 94) and Alice Charlotte Simpson (age 91) were married.
Before 1955. William John Whittemore (age 94). "An Afternoon Stroll".
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In 1955 [his wife] Alice Charlotte Simpson (age 92) died.
In 1955 William John Whittemore (age 95) died.