The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet; 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; their Expulsion thence; and of other Memorable Events that happened in the Kingdom of France, as well as in other Countries. A History of Fair Example, and of Great Profit to the French. Beginning at the Year MCCCC, where that of Sir John Froissart finishes, and ending at the Year MCCCLXVII, and continued by others to the Year MDXVI

Enguerrand de Monstrelet; Thomas Johnes

Published by George Routledge and Sons, London, 1867

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A complete edition in two volumes of Enguerrand de Monstrelet's chronicles of the latter part of the Hundred Year's War translated by Thomas Johnes. Two sweeping volumes containing history of France between 1400 and 1444 by Enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler in the fifteenth century. Continuing the work of John Froissart, with accounts of the Battle of Tannenburg between the Teutonic Order and the Polish-Lithuanian allied armies. Various chronicles up to 1516 were attached to this work by others.Monstrelet's work was considered of value due to its use of authentic documents and reported speeches.Translated by Thomas Johnes.Illustrated with numerous vignette illustrations throughout.Rebound in uniform quarter morocco bindings. with half titles. Rebound in uniform quarter morocco bindings over cloth covered boards, renewed endpapers. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear only. Internally, binding tender to vol. I, split in places, generally holding firm. Light spotting to fore edges, affecting first few leaves in particular; otherwise, pages generally bright and clean. Very Good.

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• Title: The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet; 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; their Expulsion thence; and of other Memorable Events that happened in the Kingdom of France, as well as in other Countries. A History of Fair Example, and of Great Profit to the French. Beginning at the Year MCCCC, where that of Sir John Froissart finishes, and ending at the Year MCCCLXVII, and continued by...
• Publisher: George Routledge and Sons, London
• Publication Date: 1867
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book