The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 10 [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 offers a vivid window into the turbulent mid‑15th‑century France, where rival houses of Orléans and Burgundy clash in a brutal civil war that threatens the kingdom's stability. The chronicle follows the king's attempts to assert authority, the dramatic trials of powerful dukes, and the shifting fortunes of English forces occupying Paris and Normandy. Readers will hear about royal summons, tense negotiations with the papacy, and the fierce defense of fortified towns.

Beyond the battlefield, the narrative brings to life courtly ceremonies, diplomatic embassies, and the personal dramas of monarchs and nobles alike. From the solemn funeral rites of a fallen king to the dazzling pageantry of the Golden Fleece feast, the account captures both the grandeur and the grim realities of the era. Listeners gain a richly detailed portrait of a nation on the brink, narrated in a straightforward, contemporary translation that makes the medieval language accessible.