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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Master of Arts: Oxford University is in Master of Arts.
Around August 1566 Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland [aged 32] visited Oxford University. William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley [aged 45] was created Master of Arts: Oxford University.
On 30th August 1605 George Chaworth 1st Viscount Chaworth [aged 51] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University.
On 9th May 1618 Dean Thomas Turner [aged 27] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University.
On 30th October 1633 Bishop Nicholas Monck [aged 23] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Wadham College, Oxford University.
In 1638 Henry Killigrew [aged 24] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1643 George Joyliffe [aged 22] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University from Pembroke College, Oxford University.
On 2nd June 1643 Hugh Wyndham Baron of the Exchequer [aged 41] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University by Royal Warrant.
In 1658 Robert Reading 1st Baronet [aged 18] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University by Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 21st March 1667 Bishop William Moreton [aged 26] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University.
In 1670 Richard Annesley 3rd Baron Altham [aged 15] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 8th May 1707 John Digby [aged 20] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
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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On 12th October 1711 Robert Digby [aged 19] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 3rd November 1712 William Greville 7th Baron Brooke [aged 17] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Wadham College, Oxford University.
On 31st January 1729 George Brudenell aka Montagu 1st Duke Montagu [aged 16] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Queen's College, Oxford University.
In 1731 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon [aged 21] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 26th January 1741 Francis Scott [aged 19] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1751 Richard Grosvenor 1st Earl Grosvenor [aged 19] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Oriel College, Oxford University.
In 1754 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 25] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1766 Bishop Reginald Courtenay [aged 24] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In July 1771 Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet [aged 20] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Merton College, Oxford University.
In 1781 Benjamin Hobhouse 1st Baronet [aged 24] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Broadgates Hall, Oxford University.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 30th May 1786 George Talbot Rice 3rd Baron Dynevor [aged 20] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1811 Spencer Rodney 5th Baron Rodney [aged 25] was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1824 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 20] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1844 Edward Frederick Leveson-Gower [aged 24] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 18th January 1870 John Reade 6th Baronet matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University as a Gentleman Commoner. On 2nd July 1783 John Reade 6th Baronet was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University.