L'Histoire de France racontée par les Contemporains (Tome 3/4)) Extraits des Chroniques, des Mémoires et des Documents originaux, avec des sommaires et des résumés chronologiques

A vivid tapestry of medieval France unfolds through the eyes of those who lived it. The volume gathers excerpts from chronicles, memoirs and official documents, each accompanied by concise chronological summaries that let listeners trace events step by step. By letting contemporary voices speak, the book offers a rare, ground‑level perspective on the era’s politics, wars and daily life.

The focus centers on the turbulent reign of Philip IV, his clashes with England, the papacy and the restless provinces of Flanders. Readers hear the language of treaties, papal bulls and courtroom accusations, from the dispute over Guyenne to the dramatic showdown with Pope Boniface VIII. Amid the chronicled battles and royal edicts, the collection also captures the social unrest that sparked riots in Paris and the fateful downfall of the Knights Templar, painting a multifaceted portrait of a kingdom on the brink of transformation.