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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Channel Islands is in Islands.
In 1247 Nicholas Moels [aged 52] was appointed Governor of the Channel Isles.
Richard Grey was appointed Governor of the Channel Isles.
On 4th October 1744 William Hamilton [aged 23] drowned when Victory sank near Alderney.
Roc à l'Epine Burial Mound is also in Prehistoric Channel Islands.
Roc à l'Epine Burial Mound [Map] is a Neolithic burial chamber on the island of Alderney. Its top heavy flat stone rests on two supports.
On 23rd October 1448 Hugh Douglas 1st Earl Ormonde commanded at during the Battle of Sark inflicting a heavy defeat on the English forces. Henry Percy 3rd Earl of Northumberland [aged 27] and Thomas Harrington [aged 48] were captured. Henry Percy 2nd Earl of Northumberland [aged 55] escaped.
In 1594 Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark [aged 42] died at Sark. His son Philippe [aged 9] succeeded 3rd Seigneur of Sark.