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Title: The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 02 [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, their expulsion thence, and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countries
Note: Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 02" by Enguerrand de Monstrelet is a historical account written in the early 15th century. This volume continues the narrative of the civil wars between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy, as well as detailing significant events during the period of English control in France. The book focuses on the political intrigues, battles, and ramifications of these historical events, particularly the conflict surrounding the assassination of the Duke of Orleans and the ensuing demands for justice by his widow and children. The opening of this volume presents a detailed legal appeal made by the advocate of the Duchess of Orleans, urging the council to seek justice for the murder of her husband. It outlines her plea for equity and compassion from the king and other noble lords, likening her suffering to that of a biblical widow. The text also introduces the response from the king's council and sets the stage for the intense political maneuvering that follows, encapsulating the tensions and power struggles present in this tumultuous period in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Monstrelet, Enguerrand de, 1390?-1453
Translator: Johnes, Thomas, 1748-1816
EBook No.: 52607
Published: Jul 19, 2016
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453
Subject: Europe -- History -- 476-1492 -- Sources
Subject: France -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 02 [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, their expulsion thence, and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countries
Note: Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 02" by Enguerrand de Monstrelet is a historical account written in the early 15th century. This volume continues the narrative of the civil wars between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy, as well as detailing significant events during the period of English control in France. The book focuses on the political intrigues, battles, and ramifications of these historical events, particularly the conflict surrounding the assassination of the Duke of Orleans and the ensuing demands for justice by his widow and children. The opening of this volume presents a detailed legal appeal made by the advocate of the Duchess of Orleans, urging the council to seek justice for the murder of her husband. It outlines her plea for equity and compassion from the king and other noble lords, likening her suffering to that of a biblical widow. The text also introduces the response from the king's council and sets the stage for the intense political maneuvering that follows, encapsulating the tensions and power struggles present in this tumultuous period in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Monstrelet, Enguerrand de, 1390?-1453
Translator: Johnes, Thomas, 1748-1816
EBook No.: 52607
Published: Jul 19, 2016
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453
Subject: Europe -- History -- 476-1492 -- Sources
Subject: France -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.