Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 11/13 : 1382-1385 (depuis la bataille de Roosebeke jusqu'à la paix de Tournai)

This volume brings to life a stretch of French history, chronicling the years 1382‑1385 when King Charles VI led an expedition into Flanders. The narrative opens with the king’s departure from Arras, the council of his commanders, and the heated debate over routes across the Lys and the Escaut. Detailed troop lists reveal the scale of the force—knights, archers, and foot soldiers drawn from across France and its allies—while personal names give a human face to the campaign. Listeners will hear the preparation, logistics, and the atmosphere of a medieval army on the march.

The chronicle then turns to the dramatic clash at Roosebeke, describing the battlefield, the banners, and the fierce combat that followed the king’s strategic choices. Interwoven with diplomatic overtures and the uneasy surrender of towns, the account captures the tension between war and the search for peace. Its vivid, contemporary language lets the audience hear the clamor of armor, the cries of commanders, and the weight of decisions that shaped the region. An immersive journey into the politics and warfare of the Hundred Years’ War era.