Publisher's Synopsis
""Chronicle and Romance: Froissart, Malory, Holinshed"" is a collection of three historical works compiled in Volume 35 of the Harvard Classics. The first work is ""Chronicles"" by Jean Froissart, a French chronicler who lived in the 14th century. His work covers the Hundred Years' War between England and France and provides a detailed account of the battles, politics, and social customs of the time. The second work is ""Le Morte d'Arthur"" by Sir Thomas Malory, which is a compilation of Arthurian legends and tales. It follows the life of King Arthur, his knights of the Round Table, and the quest for the Holy Grail. The third work is ""Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland"" by Raphael Holinshed, which is a comprehensive history of the British Isles from ancient times to the end of the 16th century. This volume provides readers with a glimpse into the medieval world and the legends and tales that have shaped Western culture.1910. Contents: The Chronicles of Froissart, Translated by Lord Berners, edited by G.C. Macaulay: The Campaign of Crecy; The Battle of Poitiers; Wat Tyler's Rebellion; The Battle of Otterburn; Sir Thomas Malory: The Holy Grail; Description of Elizabethan England Written by William Harrison for Holinshed's Chronicles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
