Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 06/13 : 1360-1366 (Depuis les préliminaires…
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This volume picks up right after the Treaty of Brétigny in 1360, which was supposed to end the first major phase of the Hundred Years' War. On paper, England's Edward III gets a huge chunk of France, and French King John II goes home from captivity. Peace, right? Not even close.
The Story
Froissart shows us the messy aftermath. The treaty creates a fragile calm, but it's full of loopholes and bad feelings. While kings and nobles negotiate, the real story happens off the battlefield. Thousands of soldiers, now out of a job, form roaming bands called the 'Free Companies.' They pillage the French countryside, creating a whole new wave of suffering. We follow power struggles, like the rise of the Black Prince in Aquitaine, and watch as old grudges and royal egos make the peace feel like a temporary timeout. The central question isn't who wins a war, but whether peace itself can even survive human ambition.
Why You Should Read It
What makes Froissart special is his focus on people, not just politics. He finds the stories within the big events. You feel the frustration of a king trying to control his restless nobles, and the desperation of peasants whose lives are ruined by mercenaries their own king can't stop. It's history with the gloves off—less about grand strategy and more about the gritty, often selfish, choices people make when the rules break down. Reading this is like having a front-row seat to the chaos that follows a 'victory.'
Final Verdict
Perfect for anyone who loves real political drama and complex characters. If you enjoy shows like Game of Thrones for its power games, you'll find the original, real-world version here. It's also great for readers who want to understand history beyond the famous battles, seeing the consequences that shaped everyday life. A bit of patience with the older writing style pays off with a incredibly vivid and human picture of the 14th century.
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Jessica Allen
10 months agoWithout a doubt, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Highly recommended.
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