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The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 02 [of 13]

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A detailed annalistic account presents political and military developments in early fifteenth-century France and neighboring regions, chronicling civil strife between rival ducal houses, episodes of foreign occupation and their expulsion, councils and papal disputes, sieges and pitched battles, dynastic marriages and prominent deaths, and municipal and ecclesiastical ordinances; arranged as successive chapters combining eyewitness-style reports, diplomatic correspondence, legal decrees, and ecclesiastical proceedings to map shifting alliances and the mechanics of war and governance.

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de Monstrelet, Enguerrand portrait

Enguerrand de Monstrelet

Enguerrand de Monstrelet was a French chronicler active during the 15th century, known for his detailed accounts of the Hundred Years' War. His major work, "The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet," spans thirteen volumes and provides a vivid narrative of the events and figures of his time, including battles, political intrigues, and social conditions. Monstrelet's chronicles are considered an important historical source, offering insights into the complexities of medieval life and warfare. His writings reflect not only the events he witnessed but also the evolving perspectives of his era, making him a significant figure in the landscape of historical literature.

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