| Author |
Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410? |
| Editor |
Raynaud, Gaston, 1850-1911 |
| Title |
Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 8.2 : 1370-1377 (Depuis le combat de Pontvallain jusqu'à la Prise d'Ardres et d'Audruicq)
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Vve J. Renouard, 1869.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Froissart%27s_Chronicles Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chroniques_(Froissart)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 8.2 : 1370-1377" by J. Froissart is a historical account written in the late 14th century. This volume continues the chronicles of Froissart, focusing on the events between the years 1370 to 1377, covering significant battles and political developments during the Hundred Years' War. The text includes original writings, along with variations from different manuscripts, delving into military campaigns and the lives of notable figures within the context of medieval warfare. The opening of the work provides a fascinating glimpse into the battles and political maneuvers of the period. It begins with a discussion of military operations led by various French knights, highlighting the strategies and conflicts encountered during their campaigns against English forces. Characters such as Sir Bertrand and Sir Robert Canolles are introduced, who navigate the treacherous landscape of political loyalty and warfare. The details of engagements and the aftermath of battles are vividly portrayed, setting a gripping tone that signals a deep exploration of the strife and valor characteristic of medieval chronicles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
Europe -- History -- 476-1492
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- 14th century
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| Subject |
Burgundy (France) -- History
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| Subject |
Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453
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| Subject |
Flanders -- History
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| Subject |
France -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74209 |
| Release Date |
Aug 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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