Two dukedoms, a king’s court, and a web of alliances shape a pivotal moment in 15th‑century Europe. This volume chronicles the shifting power among France, Burgundy, and England through dramatic diplomacy, feasts, and statecraft. Readers follow high-stakes diplomacy, marriages that bind crowns, and the day‑to‑day splendor of medieval courts as leaders forge and defend their realms.
From the return of a long‑imprisoned duke to the formalities of peace and alliance, this edition blends political maneuvering with vivid court life. It highlights how promises, oaths, and ceremonies influenced the course of wars and the balance of power across regions.
- Meet key figures such as the dukes of Burgundy and Orléans, and their influential entourages.
- Follow major events like treaties, marriages, and triumphs that reshape loyalties.
- Experience the ceremony, pageantry, and religious rites that marked medieval diplomacy.
- See how alliances and personal bonds impact strategic choices in a time of conflict.
Ideal for readers interested in medieval diplomacy, courtly life, and the long arc of Burgundy‑France politics.