The Monstrelet, Enguerrand de 1390?-1453 creator Johnes, Thomas 1748-1816 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 08 [of 13]" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume covers significant events in the 15th century, focusing on the civil wars between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy, the English presence in France, and various political intrigues and military confrontations of the era. The narrative contains detailed accounts of prominent figures such as King James I of Scotland, the duke of Burgundy, and various French captains. The opening of this volume begins with the shocking murder of King James I of Scotland by his uncle, the Earl of Athol, showcasing the treachery within royal families. Following this narrative, the text unfolds various military events, including French attempts to capture Rouen and the civil unrest in Bruges. The chronicles detail both the losses and victories in battles, as well as the political machinations of the time, revealing the complex interplay of loyalty, betrayal, and the harsh realities of war that characterized this tumultuous period in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-11-29 Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453 Europe -- History -- 476-1492 -- Sources France -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589 D Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63913 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63913 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134454.0 63913