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: Thomas
On 14th June 1881 George Thomas 7th Baronet was born to [his father] George Sidney Meade Thomas 6th Baronet (age 34).
From 1903 to 1928 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 21) won twenty-one titles in the All England Open Badminton Championships. Four were in men's singles (consecutive titles from 1920 to 1923), nine in men's doubles and eight in mixed doubles.
In 1911 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 29) reached the quarterfinals of the singles and the semifinals of the men's tennis doubles at Wimbledon.
On 9th March 1918 [his father] George Sidney Meade Thomas 6th Baronet (age 71) died. His son George (age 36) succeeded 7th Baronet Thomas of Yapton in Sussex.
In 1923 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 41) was British Chess Champion.
In 1934 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 52) was British Chess Champion.
In 1934 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 52) was co-founder of the International Badminton Federation (now Badminton World Federation), of which he was president from 1934 to 1955.
In 1935 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 53) shared first prize at the 1934/5 Hastings International Chess Congress with the next world chess champion Max Euwe and leading Czechoslovak player Salo Flohr, ahead of past and future world champions José Raúl Capablanca and Mikhail Botvinnik, whom he defeated in their individual games.
In 1950 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 68) was awarded the International Master title by FIDE.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1952 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 70) became an International Arbiter by FIDE.
On 23rd July 1972 George Thomas 7th Baronet (age 91) died. Baronet Thomas of Yapton in Sussex extinct.
In 1996 George Thomas 7th Baronet was inducted into the World Badminton Hall of Fame as an Inaugural Member.
Kings Wessex: Great x 26 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 23 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 29 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 24 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 25 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 32 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 26 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 30 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Thomas 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Thomas 2nd Baronet
Great x 4 Grandmother: Lydia King
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Thomas 3rd Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Lewis Thomas 4th Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Montagu 
12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Montagu 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Sophia Montagu Lady Thomas 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: William Sidney Thomas 5th Baronet 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Father: George Sidney Meade Thomas 6th Baronet 17 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
George Thomas 7th Baronet 18 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England