The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 01 [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

A vivid portrait of 15th‑century France unfolds in this first volume of a monumental chronicle, beginning with the reign of Charles VII and the fragile peace after the Hundred Years’ War. The narrative quickly plunges into the bitter rivalry between the houses of Orléans and Burgundy, detailing the political maneuvers, feudal disputes, and the fierce battles that scarred the kingdom’s heartland.

Beyond the internal strife, the work captures the dramatic English occupation of Paris and Normandy, the subsequent campaigns to drive the invaders out, and the shifting alliances that defined the era. Interwoven with diplomatic intrigue, royal ceremonies, and the personal ambitions of key figures, the chronicle offers listeners a richly textured view of medieval life—its wars, its courts, and its enduring quest for stability.