The Ball of the Burning Men: how a royal masquerade turned tragic in 1393

Froissart’s Chronicles is a monumental history of the Hundred Years’ War written in the late 14th century by the court historian, Jean Froissart (c. 1337-1405). The book recounts the battles, sieges, marriages, and political intrigues that took place in England, France, and western Europe from the abdication of Edward II in 1327 to the crowning … Continue reading The Ball of the Burning Men: how a…