Excerpt from The Chronicles of Enguerrand De Monstrelet, Vol. 10 of 13: Containing an Account of the Cruel Civil Wars Between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy; Of the Possession of Paris and Normandy by the English
Prologue to the chronicles of the most christian, most magnificent, most victo rious, and most illustrious kings of France, Lo'uis XI. Of the name, and his son Charles VIII.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a chronicle of the reigns of Charles VII and Louis XI covering the period of 1444 to 1461. The author, Enguerrand de Monstrelet, was a French historian alive during the events and a firsthand witness to many of them. He provides a detailed account of the tumultuous era, focusing on political and military affairs, royal ceremonies, and major events like the end of the Hundred Years' War. Monstrelet's chronicle offers an in-depth analysis of the power dynamics and struggles during these reigns, from the complex relationship between the French monarchy and the dukes of Burgundy to the geopolitical dynamics of the period. The author explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fragile nature of peace in an era of political and social transformation. The work provides a valuable lens into the complexities of late medieval French history, shedding light on the period's major events and personalities that shaped the course of France and Europe. Studying this book offers a profound understanding of French medieval history and insights into the origins of the modern French state. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332935024_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332935024