The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 01 [of 13]

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

I am happy in this opportunity of dedicating the Chronicles of Monstrelet to your grace, to show my high respect for your many virtues, public and private, and the value I set on the honour of your graces friendship. One of Monstrelets principal characters was John duke of Bedford, regent of France; and your grace has fully displayed your abilities, as regent, to be at least equal to those of your namesake, in the milder and more valuable virtues. Those of a hero may dazzle in this life; but the others are, I trust, recorded in a better place; and your late wise, although, unfortunately, short government of Ireland will be long and thankfully remembered by a gallant and warm-hearted people. Materials for the biography of Monstrelet are still more scanty than for that of Froissart. The most satisfactory account, both of his life and of the continuators of his history, is contained in the Memoires de lAcadmie de Belles Lettres, vol. XLIII. p. 535. by M. Dacier. We are ignorant of the birthplace of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, and of the period when he was born, as well as of the names of his parents. All we know is, that he sprang from a noble family,which he takes care to tell us himself, in his introduction to the first volume of the chronicles; and his testimony is confirmed by a variety of original deeds, in which his name is always accompanied with the distinction of noble man, or esquire.[1] ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 50839
Author: Monstrelet, Enguerrand de
Release Date: Jan 4, 2016
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Translator: Johnes, Thomas, 1748-1816