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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Arthur Hacker is in Painters.
On 25th September 1858 Arthur Hacker was born to [his father] Edward Hacker (age 46).
1892. Arthur Hacker (age 33). "Syrinx".
Syrinx: Syrinx was a forest Nymph that was pursued by Pan. She ran to the water's edge and asked for help from the river mymphs who transformed her into water reeds that played a sound when Pan's breath blew across them.
1892. Arthur Hacker (age 33). "The Annunciation".
Around 1894. Arthur Hacker (age 35). "Daphne".
Daphne: Daphne is a Naiad. She was pursued by Apollo, who had been cursed by Cupid. Just before he caught her she pleaded to her father Peneus who transformed her into a laurel tree. she was born to Peneus.
Around 1894. Arthur Hacker (age 35). "The Temptation of Percival".
1900. Arthur Hacker (age 41). Portrait of Christabel Cockerell (age 35)
Christabel Cockerell: On 15th August 1864 she was born to George Russell Cockerell. On 21st October 1864 Christabel Cockerell was baptised at the Chapel Royal, Brighton. On 7th June 1893 George Frampton and she were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. Her father George Russell Cockerell was one of the witnesses. On 18th March 1951 she died.
1901. Arthur Hacker (age 42). "The Cloud".
In 1905 [his father] Edward Hacker (age 93) died.
1908. Arthur Hacker (age 49). Portrait of Ivy Lilian Close (age 17).
Ivy Lilian Close: On 15th June 1890 she was born. On 4th December 1968 she died.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
1909 . Arthur Hacker (age 50). Portrait of John Brunner 1st Baronet (age 66).
On 12th November 1919 Arthur Hacker (age 61) died.
Before 1927. Solomon Joseph Solomon (age 66). Portrait of Arthur Hacker.