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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Biography of Armand de Gramont 12th Duc de Gramont 1879-1962

On 10th December 1878 [his father] Antoine Alfred Agénor de Gramont 11th Duc de Gramont (age 27) and [his mother] Marguerite de Rothschild Duchess Gramont (age 23) were married. Her father [his grandfather] Mayer Carl Freiherr von Rothschild (age 58) disapproved; he disowned her. He the son of [his grandfather] Agénor 10th Duc de Gramont (age 59).

On 29th September 1879 Armand de Gramont 12th Duc de Gramont was born to [his father] Antoine Alfred Agénor de Gramont 11th Duc de Gramont (age 28) and [his mother] Marguerite de Rothschild Duchess Gramont (age 24).

On 17th January 1880 [his grandfather] Agénor 10th Duc de Gramont (age 60) died. His son [his father] Antoine (age 28) succeeded 11th Duke Gramont. [his mother] Marguerite de Rothschild Duchess Gramont (age 24) by marriage Duchess Gramont.

In 1904 Armand de Gramont 12th Duc de Gramont (age 24) and Élaine Greffulhe Duchess Gramont (age 21) were married. He the son of Antoine Alfred Agénor de Gramont 11th Duc de Gramont (age 52) and Marguerite de Rothschild Duchess Gramont (age 48).

1904. Philip de László (age 34). Portrait of Armand de Gramont 12th Duc de Gramont (age 24).

On 25th July 1905 [his mother] Marguerite de Rothschild Duchess Gramont (age 49) died.

On 3rd August 1907 [his father] Antoine Alfred Agénor de Gramont 11th Duc de Gramont (age 55) and [his step-mother] Princess Maria Ruspoli (age 19) were married. She by marriage Duchess Gramont. The difference in their ages was 36 years. He the son of [his grandfather] Agénor 10th Duc de Gramont.

1922. Philip de László (age 52). Portrait of Armand de Gramont 12th Duc de Gramont (age 42).

On 30th January 1925 [his father] Antoine Alfred Agénor de Gramont 11th Duc de Gramont (age 73) died. His son Armand (age 45) succeeded 12th Duke Gramont. [his wife] Élaine Greffulhe Duchess Gramont (age 42) by marriage Duchess Gramont.

On 11th February 1958 [his wife] Élaine Greffulhe Duchess Gramont (age 75) died.

On 2nd August 1962 Armand de Gramont 12th Duc de Gramont (age 82) died.