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The Jacquerie at Meaux (1358). From Jean Froissart's Chroniques; Bruges, Belgium; third half of the 14th century. The Jacquerie was a popular revolt in late medieval Europe that took place in northern France in 1358, during the Hundred Years' War. The revolt centered in the Oise Valley north of Paris. These rebellions were known as the Jacquerie after the peasant revolutionary Guillaume Caillet, popularly known as Jacques Bonhomme ("Simple Jack") or Callet. The revolt was suppressed by French nobles led by Charles the Bad of Navarre. Caillet, who was the leader of the rebellion, was captured by the French nobles and tortured to death by use of red-hot irons. The word "Jacquerie" became a synonym for peasant uprisings, and for centuries the nobility lived in fear of a repeat performance.
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The Jacquerie at Meaux (1358). From Jean Froissart's Chroniques; Bruges, Belgiu...

The battle of Crécy: Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376, son of Edward III of England) commanding the English army including longbow archers against the strong French troops. From Jean Froissart's Chroniques; Bruges, Belgium; third half of the 14th century. The Battle of Crécy took place on 26 August, 1346, near Crécy, in northern France and was one of the most important battles of the Hundred Years' War. Because of new weapons and tactics used, the battle is seen by many historians as the beginning of the end of chivalry. The battle in which a much smaller English army commanded by Edward III of England and heavily outnumbered by Philip VI of France's force was victorious as a result of superior weaponry and tactics. It was a battle where the effectiveness of the English longbow, used en masse, was proven against armoured knights.
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The battle of Crécy: Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376, son of Edward III of En...

Battle of Neville's Cross (near Durham, England) in 1346 between English and Scottish troops led by King David II of Scotland. From Jean Froissart's Chroniques; Bruges, Belgium; third half of the 14th century.
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Battle of Neville's Cross (near Durham, England) in 1346 between English and Sco...

The death of Wat Tyler at Smithfield, London, in 1381 during the Peasants' Revolt. Richard II is depicted twice, riding towards the rebels and back towards the scene of the murder. From the Chroniques de France et d'Angleterre, Book II by Jean Froissart. S. Netherlands, circa 1460-1480. Shelfmark: Royal 18 E. I Page Folio Number: f.175
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The death of Wat Tyler at Smithfield, London, in 1381 during the Peasants' Revol...

King Charles VI of France and his knights masquerade as savages; with part of decorated border. From Jean Froissart's Chronicles (Volume IV, part 2). S. Netherlands (Bruges), 1470-1475. Shelfmark: Harley 4380 Page Folio Number: f.1
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King Charles VI of France and his knights masquerade as savages; with part of de...

The assault on the pirate stronghold in North Africa (Mahdia, Tunesia). From Jean Froissart's Chronicles (Volume IV, part 1). S. Netherlands (Bruges), 1470-1475. Shelfmark: Harley 4379 Page Folio Number: f.83v
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The assault on the pirate stronghold in North Africa (Mahdia, Tunesia). From Jea...

The marriage of Philipe d'Artois, Comte d'Eu, to Marie, daughter of the Duc de Berry; with decorated initial and a few lines of text. From Jean Froissart's Chronicles (Volume IV, part 2). S. Netherlands (Bruges), 1470-1475. Shelfmark: Harley 4380 Page Folio Number: f.6
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The marriage of Philipe d'Artois, Comte d'Eu, to Marie, daughter of the Duc de B...

Historian Froissart on his knees, clad in clerical garb, presents his "Chronicles" of the Hundred Years War to Edward III (1312-1377), King of England. Edward wears the English red tunic with lions. MS 864, folio 1
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Historian Froissart on his knees, clad in clerical garb, presents his "Chro...

Two English ships with soldiers with armour and lances attacking the harbour of Cadsand in Flanders, defended by soldiers inside and outside a fortified tower. From the "Chronicles" of the Hundred Years War, by Jean Froissart, historian (1333-1410), MS 864, folio 334 v.
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Two English ships with soldiers with armour and lances attacking the harbour of...

English King Edward III on his throne, clad in a tunic with English and French emblems, listens to a speech by Robert of Artois, who beseeches him to accept the title of King of France. From the "Chronicles" of the Hundred Years War by Froissart (1333-1410), MS 864, folio 46
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English King Edward III on his throne, clad in a tunic with English and French...

Naval battle of l'Ecluse in which the English destroyed a French fleet. Two vessels, full of soldiers in armour with lances, fighting. From the "Chronicles" of the Hundred Years War by Jean Froissart (1333-1410). MS 864, folio 59
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Naval battle of l'Ecluse in which the English destroyed a French fleet. Two vess...

The body of Jean III of Brittany is brought to the town of Ploermel, in a hearse covered with ermine and accompanied by armed guards. From the "Chronicles" of the Hundred Years War by Jean Froissart (1333-1410). MS 964, folio 72
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The body of Jean III of Brittany is brought to the town of Ploermel, in a h...