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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Paternal Family Tree: Phelips
In or before 1557 [his father] Thomas Phelips (age 56) and [his mother] Elizabeth Smyth were married.
Around 1557 Edward Phelips was born to [his father] Thomas Phelips (age 57) and [his mother] Elizabeth Smyth.
In 1584 Edward Phelips (age 27) was elected MP Bere Alston.
Around 1586 [his son] Robert Phelips was born to Edward Phelips (age 29). He married after 27th June 1602 Brigetta Gorges, daughter of Thomas Gorges of Longford Castle and Helena Snakenbourg Marchioness Northampton, and had issue.
In 1586 Edward Phelips (age 29) was elected MP Weymouth and Melcombe Regis.
In 1588 [his father] Thomas Phelips (age 88) died.
In 1593 Edward Phelips (age 36) was elected MP Penryn.
In 1597 Edward Phelips (age 40) was elected MP Andover.
In 1598 [his mother] Elizabeth Smyth died.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Around 1598 Edward Phelips (age 41) commissioned the building of Montacute House.
After 27th June 1602 [his son] Robert Phelips (age 16) and [his daughter-in-law] Brigetta Gorges (age 18) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Gorges of Longford Castle (age 66) and Helena Snakenbourg Marchioness Northampton (age 53).
On 11th February 1604 Edward Phelips (age 47) was elected MP Somerset.
On 19th March 1604 Edward Phelips (age 47) was elected Speaker of the House of Commons which office he held until 1611.
In 1611 Edward Phelips (age 54) was appointed Master of the Rolls which office he held until his death in 1614.
On 15th February 1613 The Memorable Masque of the Middle Temple and Lincoln's Inn was a masque performed at the Great Hall of Whitehall Palace as part of the wedding festivities.
Edward Phelips (age 56) helped organise the Masque paying Inigo Jones (age 39) £110 for the scenery and stage-works.
In 1614 Edward Phelips (age 57) died.
Father: Thomas Phelips
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Smyth
GrandFather: Matthew Smyth
Mother: Elizabeth Smyth