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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Clare College, Cambridge University is in Cambridge University.
Around 1564 William Cavendish 1st Earl Devonshire (age 11) educated at Clare College, Cambridge University.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Clare-Hall is of a new and noble design, but not finished.
In 1710 John Hobart 1st Earl Buckinghamshire (age 16) admitted at Clare College, Cambridge University.
On 22nd May 1711 Edmund Prideaux (age 18) was admitted to Clare College, Cambridge University as a Fellow Commoner.
On 2nd July 1715 Andrew Wilkinson of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire (age 18) was admitted to Clare College, Cambridge University.
In 1729 Bishop Richard Terrick (age 19) graduated from Clare College, Cambridge University with a Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
On 27th August 1729 Charles Townshend 1st Baron Bayning was born to William Townshend (age 27) and Henrietta Paulett (age 29). He was educated at Eton College [Map] and Clare College, Cambridge University. He married 21st August 1777 his first cousin once removed Annabella Smith-Powlett and had issue.
In 1753 Charles Wheler 7th Baronet (age 22) was awarded a BA by Clare College, Cambridge University. In 1756 he was awarded MA.
Around 1772 Thomas Pelham 2nd Earl Chichester (age 15) educated at Clare College, Cambridge University.
In 1787 Bishop George Pelham (age 20) graduated from Clare College, Cambridge University.