Froissart, John

Chronicles of England, France, Spain, and the Adjoining Countries, from the Latter Part of the Reign of Edward II to the Coronation of Henry IV (Two Volumes Complete in Slipcase)

Hardcover, Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. Fine. Jean Froissart (1337-1405) was a French speaking medieval author and historian from the Low Countries. The Chronicles are his masterpiece and are considered to be the most important expression of chivalric culture in 1300s Europe. The Chronicles are of vital importance to understanding the Hundred Years War and the chivalric culture of England, Scotland, and France of that time. There is some debate about whether or not Friossart ever saw combat, but he is known to have been present for many of the important political events he wrote about. Few English translations of the entire work have been published. This is the Easton Press facsimile reprint of the 1874 London edition which was translated into English by Thomas Johnes. This is an Easton Press Deluxe Edition. Limited to only 500 sets, this set is number 193. Bound in beautiful half red leather with stunning marble paper covered boards. Moire endpapers, sewn-in satin bookmarks. This is a georgous and As New set in the original Easton Press slipcase. This is an oversize and very heavy hardback set - no international orders - US domestic Priority orders will require extra postage in addition to whatever shipping price this website quotes. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. [Item #82778]

Price: $400.00