Although he was a poet in the 14th century, French writer Jean Froissart is best known for his historical work «Chronicles.» In the work, he explained the events leading up to the Hundred Years' War, and then detailed the battles, strategies, and key figures for the first fifty years of the war. «Chronicles» provides an excellent glimpse into Renaissance history and politics, as well as providing the opinion of a Frenchman on the war itself. Because it is one man's opinion, historians...
