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100 1 _aFroissart, Jean
245 1 0 _aIlluminated illustrations of Froissart; Selected from the ms. in the Bibliothèque royale, Paris, and from other sources
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-02-03
508 _aTurgut Dincer, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Illuminated illustrations of Froissart; Selected from the ms. in the…" by H. N. Humphreys, is a collection of illustrated historical accounts derived from the Chronicles of Froissart, a notable chronicler of the Middle Ages. Written during the mid-19th century, this book focuses on the vivid presentations of significant events during the late medieval period, particularly surrounding the reigns of English and French kings. The book likely serves to illustrate both the historical narratives and the artistic styles of that era through the selected illuminations, reflecting the dramatic and tumultuous nature of medieval politics and warfare. The content of the book consists of various illuminated plates depicting key historical events, such as the coronation of Edward III, the execution of Sir Hugh Spencer, and the battles fought between England and Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Each illustration serves to bring to life the accompanying narratives from Froissart's writings, providing visual context to the political intrigue, warfare, and social dynamics of the time. For instance, the execution of Sir Hugh Spencer is depicted with detailed artistry to show the stark realities of medieval justice, while the colorful and rich illustrations of battles like Poictiers capture the chaos and valor of medieval warfare. Through these images, readers gain an engaging glimpse into the past, enriching the historical accounts with artistic beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIllumination of books and manuscripts -- Specimens
653 _aFroissart, Jean, 1338?-1410? Chroniques -- Illustrations
700 1 _aHumphreys, Henry Noel,
_d1810-1879
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64454
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