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: Reade
In March 1598 [his father] Thomas Reade (age 23) and [his mother] Mary Brocket were married.
Around 1616 John Reade 1st Baronet was born to [his father] Thomas Reade (age 41) and [his mother] Mary Brocket.
On 2nd January 1640 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 24) and Susanna Style Lady Reade were married.
On 12th March 1642 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 26) was knighted by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 11) at Newmarket, Suffolk.
On 16th March 1642 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 26) was created 1st Baronet Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire. [his wife] Susanna Style Lady Reade by marriage Lady Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire.
In November 1650 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 34) was appointed Commissioner for Hertfordshire.
Before 20th December 1650 [his father] Thomas Reade (age 75) died.
In 1655 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.
On 5th March 1655 [his son] James Reade 2nd Baronet was born to John Reade 1st Baronet (age 39) and [his wife] Susanna Style Lady Reade. He was baptised on 10th March 1655 at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map]. He married 26th January 1690 Love Dring Lady Reade and had issue.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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On 25th June 1656 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 40) was recreated Baronet Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire by Oliver Cromwell (age 57) since the earlier creation was not recognised.
Around 15th May 1657 [his wife] Susanna Style Lady Reade died.
On 15th January 1663 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 47) and "Lady Alisimon" were married at St Nicholas Acons Church. She the widow of Francis Pierrepont.
Before 1671 [his brother-in-law] Gilbert Cornwall 13th Baron Burford (age 72) and [his sister] Elizabeth Reade Baroness Burford were married. She by marriage Baroness Burford of Burford in Shropshire.
On 21st December 1671 [his sister] Elizabeth Reade Baroness Burford died.
In 1673 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 57) was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.
On 26th January 1690 [his son] James Reade 2nd Baronet (age 34) and [his daughter-in-law] Love Dring Lady Reade (age 35) were married. She brought a dowry of £10,000. They had one son and five daughters.
On 3rd February 1694 John Reade 1st Baronet (age 78) died. He was buried on 6th February 1694 in the Brocket Chapel at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map]. His son James (age 38) succeeded 2nd Baronet Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire. [his daughter-in-law] Love Dring Lady Reade (age 39) by marriage Lady Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire.
Father: Thomas Reade
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Brocket
GrandFather: John Brocket
Mother: Mary Brocket
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Lytton of Knebworth
GrandMother: Helen Lytton