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Author Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?
Editor Luce, Siméon, 1833-1892
Title Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 05/13 : 1356-1360 (Depuis les préliminaires de la bataille de Poitiers jusqu'à l'expédition d'Édouard III en Champagne et dans l'Ile de France)
Original Publication Paris: Vve J. Renouard, 1869.
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))
Summary "Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 05/13 : 1356-1360" by J. Froissart is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume covers a crucial period during the Hundred Years' War, highlighting key events from the lead-up to the Battle of Poitiers to Edward III's expedition in Champagne and the Île-de-France. It likely details conflicts between the French and English forces, as well as the resulting societal impacts of these military engagements. The opening of this historical chronicle outlines the meticulousness of the transcription process, ensuring the preservation of original spellings while correcting typographic errors. It introduces the significant lead-up to the Battle of Poitiers, detailing the movements of both the French and English armies as they prepare for confrontation. Notably, it discusses the assembly of King Jean's forces and their strategic maneuvers against the English forces led by the Prince of Wales. The narrative also alludes to social consequences of war, mentioning how nobles had to liberate their serfs to pay ransoms after the battle, setting the stage for a complex exploration of the ramifications of conflict on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject Europe -- History -- 476-1492
Subject Great Britain -- History -- 14th century
Subject Burgundy (France) -- History
Subject Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453
Subject Flanders -- History
Subject France -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589
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EBook-No. 73632
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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