The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 05 [of 13] : 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

This volume carries on the vivid medieval narrative that picks up where Froissart left off, tracing the turbulent decades from 1400 to 1467. It follows the bitter rivalry between the houses of Orléans and Burgundy, the English seizure of Paris and Normandy, and the desperate attempts by French factions to reclaim their lands. The chronicle reads like a front‑row seat to council chambers, battlefield skirmishes, and uneasy truces, all recorded in a terse yet compelling style.

Listeners will hear a mosaic of events—sieges of Rouen and Paris, daring diplomatic missions, and the grim reality of public executions that marked the era’s cruelty. Interwoven with the actions of kings, dukes, and cardinals, the account also touches on neighboring realms, showing how the French conflict rippled across Europe. The steady, factual tone makes the chronicle feel like an authentic eyewitness report, offering a clear window into the political and military pressures that shaped late medieval France.