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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Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick was born to Reginald Clarke.
On 10th June 1929 [her future husband] Robert Renwick 1st Baron Renwick [aged 24] and Dorothy Mary Parkes were married.
In 1931 Edwin John Spencer [aged 70] died. His estate of £307,968-14-11 was inherited by his son [her husband] Major John Ogilvie Spencer [aged 25].
In 1931 Major John Ogilvie Spencer [aged 25] and Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
On 7th January 1932 Harry Bennedetto Renwick 1st Baronet [aged 70] died. His son [her future husband] Robert [aged 27] succeeded 2nd Baronet Renwick of Coombe in Surrey.
In October 1937 [her husband] Major John Ogilvie Spencer [aged 32] and Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick went on holiday to Jamaica, giving their address as 43 Clarges Street, London W.
On 9th September 1944 [her husband] Major John Ogilvie Spencer [aged 39] was killed in action. He was buried at the Leopoldsburg War Cemetery Plot IV. A. 11. From 6 September until 12 September, Hechtel was the scene of heavy fighting between the Guards Armoured Division and General Student's 1st Falschirmarmee who were sent to reinforce the front between Geel and Hasselt. During the battle, 127 Germans, 623 British soldiers and 35 civilians lost their lives.
Before 28th July 1953 [her future husband] Robert Renwick 1st Baron Renwick [aged 48] and Dorothy Mary Parkes were divorced.
On 28th July 1953 Robert Renwick 1st Baron Renwick [aged 48] and Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick were married.
The London Gazette 43524. 23rd December 1964. The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 23rd day of December 1964, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon Sir [her husband] Robert Burnham Renwick [aged 60], Baronet, K.B.E., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Renwick, of Coombe in the County of Surrey. [Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick by marriage Baroness Renwick of Coombe in Surrey.]
On 30th August 1973 [her husband] Robert Renwick 1st Baron Renwick [aged 68] died. His son [her step-son] Harry [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Baron Renwick of Coombe in Surrey, 3rd Baronet Renwick of Coombe in Surrey.
On 6th November 1994 Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick died.