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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Kingdom of Frankia is in Kings.
On 28th August 876 Louis "Younger" King Saxony King Bavaria [aged 41] succeeded King Saxony. Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine [aged 37] succeeded King East Francia.
In 887 Arnulf King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor succeeded King East Francia.
On 24th May 919 Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia [aged 43] was created I King East Francia.
Louis "German" II King East Francia succeeded II King East Francia.
In or before 828 Louis "German" II King East Francia [aged 23] and Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort East Francia. He the son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks [aged 49] and Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine.
Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine and Richgard Unknown Holy Roman Empress were married. She by marriage Holy Roman Empress, Queen Consort East Francia, Queen Consort West Francia, Queen Consort Aquitaine. He the son of Louis "German" II King East Francia and Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia.
Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia and Hatheburg Unknown Queen Consort East Francia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort East Francia.
Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia and Matilda Ringelheim Queen Consort East Francia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort East Francia.
In 813 Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks [aged 35] succeeded I King of the Franks. Judith Welf Queen Consort Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks [aged 16] by marriage Queen Consort Franks.
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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On 1st August 1137 Louis VI King of the Franks [aged 55] died of dysentery. His son Louis [aged 17] succeeded VII King of the Franks. Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England [aged 15] by marriage Queen Consort Franks.
On 25th December 1137 Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England [aged 15] was crowned Queen Consort Franks.
In 840 Lothair Holy Roman Emperor [aged 45] succeeded King Middle Francia. Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia by marriage Queen Consort Middle Francia.
In 840 Lothair Holy Roman Emperor [aged 45] succeeded King Middle Francia. Ermengarde Tours Queen Consort Bavaria Queen Consort Middle Francia by marriage Queen Consort Middle Francia.