This historical masterpiece offers a vivid account of the key events and figures of the 14th century, including the Hundred Years' War and the chivalric exploits of knights and kings. Froissart's Chronicles detail battles, political intrigues, and courtly life across Western Europe, providing an essential perspective on medieval history. His narrative style blends historical accuracy with a flair for storytelling, making these chronicles a vital resource for understanding the Middle Ages.
Jean Froissart (1337-1410) one of the most important chroniclers of medieval France. For centuries, Froissart's Chronicles have been recognized as the chief expression of the chivalric revival of the 14th century Kingdom of England and France and as one of the most important sources for the first half of the Hundred Years' War.