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100 1 _aMonstrelet, Enguerrand de,
_d1390?-1453
245 1 4 _aThe chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 12 [of 13]
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-06-29
508 _aGraeme 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)
520 _a"The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 12 [of 13]" is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume chronicles significant events during the late 15th century, specifically focusing on the reign of King Charles VIII of France and the political landscape surrounding the Wars of Italy. The narrative details battles, political maneuvers, and notable figures of the time, providing insights into the civil wars between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy, as well as France's interactions with other European powers. At the start of the tome, we witness King Charles VIII’s triumphal entry into Naples and his military engagements there. The initial chapters delve into the siege of castles, the king's strategies, and the interactions with both loyalists and adversaries. The text vividly portrays the fortification efforts and dynamics of power in Naples, including the king's elaborate ceremonies and the ensuing negotiations as he consolidates his rule. Through descriptions of battles, courtly life, and the elemental struggles for power, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complex historical backdrop of France in the late 15th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHundred Years' War, 1339-1453
653 _aEurope -- History -- 476-1492 -- Sources
653 _aFrance -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589
700 1 _aJohnes, Thomas,
_d1748-1816
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65721
999 _c106543
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