The Jacquerie V2

The Jacquerie V2: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by George Payne Rainsford James and published in 1842. The novel is set in 14th century France during the time of the Jacquerie uprising, a peasant revolt against the nobility. The story follows the lives of two protagonists, Sir Walter de Manny, an English knight, and Agnes Sorel, a French peasant girl. Sir Walter de Manny is sent by King Edward III to France to negotiate a peace treaty with the French king, while Agnes Sorel is a young girl who becomes embroiled in the Jacquerie rebellion. As the two characters navigate their way through the tumultuous events of the Jacquerie uprising, they find themselves drawn to each other despite their vastly different social statuses. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including nobles, peasants, and mercenaries, all of whom are affected by the rebellion in different ways.The Jacquerie V2: A Novel is a gripping tale of love, war, and revolution, set against the backdrop of one of the most significant peasant uprisings in European history. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval France, with detailed descriptions of the customs, traditions, and social hierarchies of the time. Overall, it is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the history of France.In Two Volumes.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.