The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 12 [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 brings to life the turbulent early years of France’s late Middle Ages, following the chaos that erupted after the death of Charles VI. The narrative opens with the fierce rivalry between the houses of Orléans and Burgundy, showing how their feud sparked brutal civil wars that tore the kingdom apart. Readers hear vivid accounts of English forces seizing Paris and Normandy, and the desperate French efforts to push the invaders out.

Beyond the battlefield, the chronicle records the political machinations of kings, dukes, and popes, from Charles VIII’s triumphal entry into Naples to the uneasy alliances forged against Venice and the Ottoman threat. The translation preserves the original’s measured tone, offering a clear window onto the alliances, betrayals, and religious disputes that shaped Europe in the fifteenth century. Listeners will find a rich tapestry of events that illuminate the foundations of modern France without revealing later twists or conclusions.