L'histoire De France Racontée Par Les Contemporains (tome 4/4)extraits Des Chroniques, Des Mémoires Et Des Documents Originaux, Avec Des Sommaires Et Des Résumés Chronologiques

A historical account published in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on crucial events from the late 14th and early 15th centuries, detailing the political and military struggles of France during this tumultuous period. Likely topics include the conflicts involving the English and Navarrese, the rise of notable figures such as Charles V and Charles VI, and significant battles like Cocherel and Auray. The opening of this historical work presents a chronological summary of events spanning from 1364 to 1415. It begins with Charles V’s military actions against various adversaries, including the King of Navarre and the English during the Hundred Years' War. Dussieux describes key battles and the involvement of prominent military leaders such as Bertrand du Guesclin. There is an emphasis on the strategies and outcomes of these conflicts, particularly highlighting the importance of leadership and military organization in achieving victory, setting the stage for the detailed exploration of France's history through its contemporary accounts.