Godefroy - Histoire de Charles VI. - 1663

[CHARLES VI – FRANCE – MEDIEVAL – CHRONICLE] - WITH RARE COPPER ENGRAVING

Histoire de Charles VI, roi de France, écrite par les ordres et sur les mémoires et les avis de Guy de Monceaux et de Philippe de Villette, abbé de Saint-Denis, par un auteur contemporain. Avec un discours de Jean Le-Fèvre qui y est adjoint

1663, Paris

This edition contains a large-format, meticulously engraved plate depicting a royal tomb (tumba), which is not found in the standard online digital versions of the work. It shows the tomb of King Charles VI and his wife, Isabeau de Bavière (Isabella of Bavaria). It is likely either an illustrated variant of the edition or a contemporary copper engraving bound in.

This edition contains a large-format, meticulously engraved plate depicting a royal tomb (tumba), which is not found in the standard online digital versions of the work. This work is among the most important French historical sources of the 17th century and covers the reign of Charles VI of France. The chronicle offers valuable insights into the political, social, and dynastic conditions of the time and is of considerable importance for the study of the late Middle Ages. Through the combination of contemporary accounts, historical notes, and the supplementary text by Jean Le-Fèvre, the volume possesses both historical and collector-value significance.

Charles VI of France continues to fascinate historians because his reign was marked by severe episodes of mental illness that profoundly impacted his political life. Contemporary chroniclers report that he would attack his own followers during fits, at times fail to recognize his own identity, wife, and children, and suffered from the famous "glass delusion," believing his body could shatter like glass. These recurring episodes of delusion rendered him incapable of ruling at times, shifted power to court factions and princes, and contributed significantly to internal conflicts, civil war, and the weakening of France in the later stages of the Hundred Years' War.

Condition: The book is in good condition. Please see photos. The binding is damaged but secure. The pages are in good condition, with only some slight browning/damage. A few pages in the text have minor burn damage (see photos). Includes a very rare copper engraving of the tomb of King Charles VI and his wife.

Pages: 14 pp. + 50 pp. + 132 pp. + 540 pp.

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