The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 04 [of 13] : $b containing an account of the cruel civil wars between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy, of the possession of Paris and Normandy by the English, their expulsion thence, and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countries — John Shaqi
The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 04 [of 13] : $b containing an account of the cruel civil wars between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy, of the possession of Paris and Normandy by the English, their expulsion thence, and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countriesMonstrelet, Enguerrand de
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The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 04 [of 13] : $b containing an account of the cruel civil wars between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy, of the possession of Paris and Normandy by the English, their expulsion thence, and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countries
Monstrelet, Enguerrand de
Europe -- History -- 476-1492 -- Sources; France -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589; Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453
The king of England, while at Southampton,
discovers a conspiracy of his nobles
against him. He lays siege to Harfleur,
and wins that town 140
CHAP. XXVII.
The canons of St Gery in Cambray quarrel
with the inhabitants. The duke of Burgundy,
in consequence, makes war on
Cambray 147
CHAP. XXVIII.
The king of France collects a great body of
men at arms from all parts of his kingdom
to oppose the English. The summons
he issues on the occasion 152
CHAP. XXIX.
The king of England makes his entry into
Harfleur. The regulations which he ordained.
He resolves to march to Calais.
The disposition and government of the
French 158
CHAP. XXX.
The king of France and several of the
princes of the blood royal hold a council
at Rouen, and resolve on fighting the
English 164
CHAP. XXXI.
The French and English meet in battle on
the plains of Azincourt. The English
gain the victory 172
CHAP. XXXII.
The names of the princes, and other lords
from divers countries, who perished at
this unfortunate battle, and of those who
were made prisoners 185
CHAP. XXXIII.
On the departure of the English, many
Frenchmen visit the field of battle to
seek their friends, whom they bury,
and other matters 195
CHAP. XXXIV.
King Henry embarks at Calais for England,
where he is joyfully received on his late
successes. The count de la Marche goes
to Italy 199
CHAP. XXXV.
The king of France and his princes are
much grieved on hearing the melancholy
event of the battle of Azincourt. Of
the duke of Burgundy, and other matters 200
CHAP. XXXVI.
The Parisians and members of the university
of Paris wait on the duke of Acquitaine
to propose certain measures of public
safety. The death of the duke of Acquitaine.
The arrival of the constable in
Paris 205
CHAP. XXXVII.
The duke of Brittany arrives at Paris. The
duke of Burgundy leaves Lagny sur
Marne. The capture of sir Martelet du
Mesnil and Ferry de Mailly 209
CHAP. XXXVIII.
The bishop of Arras causes the sentence
that had been pronounced against master
Jean Petit to be revoked. The emperor
of Germany comes to Paris 212
CHAP. XXXIX.
A heavy tax is laid on the kingdom of
France by the government, to the great
discontent of the Parisians. Events that
happened in consequence of it 218
CHAP. XL.
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