Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 07/13 : 1367-1370 (Depuis l'expédition du…
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This chunk of Froissart's massive chronicle covers a weird and restless period from 1367 to 1370. Officially, England and France are under a truce, but peace is a fragile thing. The book jumps from court to battlefield across Europe, following the fallout from major events like the Battle of Nájera in Spain. We see the Black Prince ruling in Aquitaine, King Charles V of France quietly rebuilding his power, and bands of unemployed soldiers—the infamous 'Free Companies'—turning into roaming gangs that terrorize the countryside. It's less about one big story and more about the interconnected dramas that kept the war simmering even when the fighting was supposed to have stopped.
Why You Should Read It
Froissart is the ultimate medieval insider. He wasn't a monk in a monastery; he traveled, talked to knights and lords, and loved a good story. Reading him feels like getting gossip from a very well-connected friend who was actually there. You get the grandeur of kings, but also the gritty reality of soldiers looting villages because their pay has run out. His bias is clear (he adored chivalry and the aristocracy), but that's part of the fun. You're seeing history through the eyes of someone who believed in its heroes, even when they were flawed.
Final Verdict
This isn't a dry history book. It's for the reader who wants to feel the texture of the past—the mud, the politics, the personal rivalries. Perfect for fans of medieval history, Game of Thrones-style intrigue, or anyone who enjoys primary sources with personality. Be warned: it's a dense read (it's volume 7 of 13, after all), and the old-fashioned translation takes some getting used to. But if you stick with it, you're getting one of the most vivid and human records of the 14th century ever written.
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Lisa Flores
1 year agoThanks for the recommendation.
George Perez
9 months agoHigh quality edition, very readable.