Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 01/13, 2ème partie

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?

Contributor:

Luce, Siméon, 1833-1892

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 01/13, 2ème partie : 1307-1340" is a historical account written in the 19th century. The work chronicles events from the significant wars and battles of the 14th century, primarily focusing on the conflicts between France and England, providing rich narratives filled with details about chivalry, warfare, and notable individuals of the time. At the start of this volume, Froissart introduces the primary theme of record-keeping regarding the marvels of warfare and the noble deeds of knights during these tumultuous times. He stresses the value of honor and prowess in battle, encouraging young noblemen to seek glory through their actions rather than through lineage alone. The opening sets the stage for detailed stories and accounts of various knights and their adventures, highlighting the importance of courage and virtue in the midst of conflict. Froissart's reflective and engaging style invites readers to appreciate the tales of heroism and the historical context that shaped medieval Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Hélène de Mink, Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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)

Release date is 2015-05-02