The Chronicles Of Froissart

The Chronicles of Froissart is a historical book written by Jean Froissart, a 14th-century French chronicler. The book is a comprehensive account of the Hundred Years' War and the events leading up to it. It is divided into four books, each detailing a specific period of the war. The first book covers the reign of Edward III of England and his early campaigns in France. The second book focuses on the reign of Richard II and the Peasants' Revolt in England. The third book covers the reign of Henry IV and the Battle of Agincourt. The fourth and final book covers the reign of Charles VI of France and the end of the Hundred Years' War.Throughout the book, Froissart provides detailed descriptions of battles, sieges, and other military engagements. He also includes accounts of the lives and actions of various historical figures, including kings, knights, and other important figures of the time. The Chronicles of Froissart is considered a valuable historical document, providing a firsthand account of the events and people of the Hundred Years' War. It is also notable for its vivid and engaging writing style, which has made it a popular work of literature as well as history.IN the mean season while this treaty was, there fell in England great mischief and rebellion of moving of the common people, by which deed England was at a point to have been lost without recovery. There was never realm nor country in so great adventure as it was in that time, and all because of the ease and riches that the common people were of, which moved them to this rebellion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.