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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Chronicles of Froissart – Battle of Poitiers

The Battle of Poitiers is dated at September 22, 1356 We have previously discussed The Chronicles of Froissart.  This past discussion should be read for additional information. With respect to the Battle of Poitiers, this was a major English victory in the … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Froissart’s Chronicles

Froissart’s Chronicles are a historical and fairly factually accurate account of the Hundred Years’ War that was written by  court historian Jean Froissart.  This chronology begins with the 1326 deposition of Edward II.  The chronicle depict events up until 1400 … Continue reading

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