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

In this vivid chronicle of late‑medieval France, the reader is thrust into the turmoil of the Hundred‑Years’ strife as the rival houses of Orléans and Burgundy clash in a series of bitter confrontations. From the removal of the chains that once bound Paris’s streets to the uneasy surrender of arms by wary burghers, the narration captures the palpable tension of a city caught between loyalty and fear. The persuasive edicts of the king, the secret letters slipped beneath church gates, and the whispered accusations of sedition paint a portrait of a realm scrambling for stability amid relentless intrigue.

Beyond the capital’s narrow alleys, the work follows the English grasp on Paris and Normandy, chronicling the fierce resistance that eventually forces the foreign occupiers to withdraw. As armies march and alliances shift, the account offers a richly detailed glimpse into the political machinations, daily hardships, and resilient spirit that defined a pivotal era in French history.