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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MP Ludgershall is in Member Parliament.
In 1523 Richard Brydges (age 23) was elected MP Ludgershall (Note. There is some doubt about this).
In 1529 Richard Brydges (age 29) was elected MP Ludgershall.
In 1536 Richard Brydges (age 36) was elected MP Ludgershall (Note. There is some doubt about this).
In October 1553 Richard Brydges (age 53) was elected MP Ludgershall.
In 1558 Richard Brydges (age 58) was elected MP Ludgershall (Note. There is some doubt about this).
In 1588 Henry Hyde (age 25) was elected MP Ludgershall.
In 1625 Robert Pye (age 40) was elected MP Ludgershall.
In October 1679 John Garrard 3rd Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Ludgershall.
In 1755 Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby (age 23) was elected MP Ludgershall.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1790 William Assheton Harbord 2nd Baron Suffield (age 23) was elected MP Ludgershall.
In 1811 Charles Winn-Allanson 2nd Baron Headley (age 26) was elected MP Ludgershall which seat he held until 1812.