Author: Sir John Froissart; Thomas Johnes [trans.]
Title: 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. Translated from the French Editions, with Variations and Additions from Many Celebrated Mss. By Thomas Johnes, Esq. To Which Are Prefixed, a Life of the Author, an Essay on His Works, and a Criticism of His History
Description: London, William Smith, 1842. Leather. A handsome two volume set of Froissart's Chronicles, translated from the French by Thomas Johnes. In full calf bindings, with decorative gilt to the spines and the gilt crest of St. Paul's School in London to the front boards. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Jean Froissart, often referred to as John Froissart, was one of the most important chroniclers of Medieval France. Froissart's Chronicles are a 14th-century history of the Hundred Years' War. The Chronicles start by describing events leading up to the deposition of King Edward II in 1326, and continue up to 1400, recounting events in western Europe. While they contain some errors, the Chronicles are vitally important to the understanding of 14-century chivalric culture. Translated from the French by Thomas Johnes, with a life of the author, an essay on his works, and a criticism of his history. Accompanied by numerous engravings, and a colour title page to Volume I. In full calf bindings. Externally very smart, with only a little rubbing to the joints and extremities. A couple of marks to the rear board of Vol I. Small losses to the spine label of Vol II, not affecting the lettering. Front hinge to Vol I is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Froissart's Chronicles Hundred Years' War 14th century European history Hundred Years' War Not Stated


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