Synopsis
Rich, image-filled chronicle of 14th-century kings and their ceremonies
This edition presents the Chronique de Jean II et de Charles V with lavish miniatures and scholarly notes that illuminate the medieval world behind the throne. This text traces the reigns from the late 1360s through the late 1370s, detailing royal ceremonies, royal donations, battles in Brittany, and the shifting power among French princes. It also covers the death of Charles V and the royal funeral rites, offering a window into how rulers shaped and displayed authority.
- 38 miniatures illustrate the ceremonial steps and key moments
- Annotations and cross-references clarify people, places, and titles
- Accounts of alliances, feasts, sieges, and political decisions
- Context for the reigns of Jean II and Charles V in medieval France
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