Fragment of the Second Book of the Chronicles of Jean FroissartThe return of the French king Charles VI to Paris (winter 1382-1383) Translation and comments by M. V. Anikiev
The published fragment of The Chronicle by Jean Froissart describes one of the most gloomy and significant events that happened in the history of medieval Paris. In November 1382, the French chivalry, led by the young Charles VI, dealt a crushing defeat to the rebellious Flemings at the Battle of Roosbeke and subdued a large part of Flanders. Thanks to this loud victory, the royal power was able to start suppressing protest movements directly in French cities - primarily in Paris, Rouen, Reims and Orleans. Shortly before this the Parisians resolutely opposed the strengthening of tax oppression and the violation of municipal liberties. However, now the French government headed by the royal guardians, the dukes of Burgundy and Berry, firmly hoped to take revenge and deal with the most active participants in the uprising.