The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 02 [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 fifteenth‑century France unfolds as the chronicle follows the bitter feud between the houses of Orléans and Burgundy. Through the eyes of court officials, advocates, and royal envoys, listeners hear impassioned pleas for justice, religious references, and the raw emotions of a widowed duchess seeking redress for her slain husband. The narrative weaves together legal rhetoric and personal tragedy, capturing the fragile balance of power that defined the era.

Beyond the internal strife, the work records the dramatic English occupation of Paris and Normandy, the fierce resistance that eventually expelled the invaders, and the ripple effects on neighboring realms. Its detailed yet accessible style brings to life the alliances, betrayals, and public sentiment that shaped the kingdom’s destiny, offering a compelling glimpse into a turbulent chapter of European history.