Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 08.1/13 : $b 1370-1377 (Depuis le combat de Pontvallain jusqu'à la prise d'Ardres et d'Audruicq)

Step into the turbulent world of late‑14th‑century France, where rival crowns clash across the fields of Poitou and the seas of the Bay of Bourdeaux. This volume follows the decisive French victory at Pontvallain and the ensuing campaigns of the formidable commanders Bertrand du Guesclin and Olivier de Clisson. Through vivid, contemporary accounts, listeners hear the strategies, betrayals, and shifting alliances that defined the Hundred Years’ War during these pivotal years.

Beyond the battlefields, the narration weaves in political intrigue—from the death of Pope Urban V to the election of Gregory XI—and the personal dramas of princes, dukes, and knights. The chronicle’s original spelling and careful footnote compilation preserve the texture of a medieval manuscript while remaining accessible. As the story unfolds toward the sieges of Ardres and Audruicq, listeners are invited to experience the tension and hope that guided a nation on the brink of change.