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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The Wardrobe Accounts of King Edward IV

The Wardrobe Accounts of King Edward IV is in Late Medieval Books.

[17th August 1481]. To the righte highe and right myghty Prince Edward [aged 10] by the grace of God Prince of Wales Duke of Cornwayle and Erie of Chester, the firstbigoten son of oure said Souverayn Lorde Kyng Edward the iiijthe, to have of the yift of oure said Souverain Lorde the Kyng, v yerdes of white cloth of golde tisshue for a gowne, by vertue of a warrant undre the Kinges signet and signe manuelle bering date the xvij day of August in the xxti yere of the inooste noble reigne of our said Souverain Lorde the Kyng unto the said Piers Courteys for the deliveree of the said clothe of gold directe,

White clothe of gold tisshue, v yerdes.

[17th August 1481]. To the right high and myghty Prince the Duke of York [aged 8], son unto oure said Souverain Lorde the Kyng, to have of the yift of his highnesse and goode grace, v yerdes of purpulle velvet for a gowne; v yerdes of grene velvet for a gowne; iiij yerdes di' of grene damask for a gowne; a yerde di' of grene satyn; ij yerdes di' of tawny sarsinet, and v yerdes of white cloth of gold for a gowne, by vertue of a warrant uudre the Kinges signet and signe manuelle bering date the xvij day of August in the xxti yere of the moost noble reigne of oure said Souveraiu Lorde the Kyng unto the saide Piers Courteys for the deliveree of the said stuff direct,

Velvet, x yerdes purpulle and grene; damask, iiij yerdes di' grene; satyne, a yerde di' grene; sarsinet, ij yerdes di' tawny; tisshue cloth of golde, v yerdes white.

To the same right high and myghty Prince the Duke of York to have of the yift of oure saide Souverain Lorde the Kyng a inantelle of blue velvet lined with white damask garnissht with a garter of ruddcur and a lase of blue silk with botons of golde, by vertue of a warrant undre the Kinges signet and signe manuelle bering date the saide xvij day of August in the saide xxu yere of the inoost uoble reigne of oure saide Souverain Lorde the King unto the said Piers Courteys for deliveree of the said mantel,

Velvet, vij yerdes blue; damask, vj yerdes white; garter, j of ruddeur; lace, j of blue silk with botons of golde.