The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 08 [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

A sweeping, day‑by‑day record of the turmoil that ripped through France in the years after 1400, this volume brings the chaos of the Orléans–Burgundy rivalry to life. It follows the clash of rival nobles, the siege of key strongholds and the shifting fortunes of kings and captains as they jockey for power. The narrative is anchored by vivid episodes such as the English seizure of Paris and Normandy, the daring assaults on towns like Rouen, and the desperate counter‑marches of French forces trying to reclaim their homeland.

Beyond battlefield drama, the chronicle paints a portrait of everyday hardship: townsfolk rising against their lords, brutal raids that leave villages in ruin, and recurring famines that strain the population. Diplomatic overtures and uneasy truces flicker through the pages, offering brief respites amid relentless conflict. Listeners will gain a richly detailed glimpse of a nation caught between internal feuds and foreign invasion, presented in a clear, engaging style that makes history feel immediate.