This book, the first in the author's Chronicles, covers the first half of King Charles VI of France's reign and provides invaluable insights into the political landscape of medieval France, the role of the English, and the complexities of noble life in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The author, who began writing the Chronicles just before Charles VI's death in 1422, traces the roots of French and English rivalry and the complex web of conflicts between the French crown, Burgundy, Brittany, England and the Papacy. The text also provides a firsthand account of chivalry and honor in a time of political upheaval. A primary source for the period, this book illuminates the period's political maneuverings and the lives of those caught in the crossfire.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, the first in the author's Chronicles, covers the first half of King Charles VI of France's reign and provides invaluable insights into the political landscape of medieval France, the role of the English, and the complexities of noble life in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The author, who began writing the Chronicles just before Charles VI's death in 1422, traces the roots of French and English rivalry and the complex web of conflicts between the French crown, Burgundy, Brittany, England and the Papacy. The text also provides a firsthand account of chivalry and honor in a time of political upheaval. A primary source for the period, this book illuminates the period's political maneuverings and the lives of those caught in the crossfire. 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 # 9780282877897_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282877897
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