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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Around 1714 Admiral Charles Hardy was born.
In 1749 Admiral Charles Hardy (age 35) and Mary Tate were married.
In 1749 [his wife] Mary Tate died. She left her husband Admiral Charles Hardy (age 35)Delapré Abbey [Map].
On 4th January 1759 Admiral Charles Hardy (age 45) and Catherine Stanyan (age 32) were married.
In 1764 Admiral Charles Hardy (age 50) was elected MP Rochester which seat he held until 1768.
In 1764 Admiral Charles Hardy (age 50) sold Delapré Abbey [Map] to Edward Bouverie (age 25) for £22,000.
In 1771 Admiral Charles Hardy (age 57) was elected MP Plymouth which seat he held until 1780.
On 18th May 1780 Admiral Charles Hardy (age 66) died.
In 1801 [his former wife] Catherine Stanyan (age 74) died.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Catherine Hardy was born to Admiral Charles Hardy and Catherine Stanyan were married. She married 1st February 1785 Arthur Annesley and had issue.