The history of Levvis the eleuenth VVith the most memorable accidents which happened in Europe during the two and twenty yeares of his raigne. Enricht with many obseruations which serue as commentaries. Diuided into eleuen bookes. Written in French by P. Mathieu historiographer to the French King. And translated into English by Edvv: Grimeston Sergeant at Armes
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The history of Levvis the eleuenth VVith the most memorable accidents which happened in Europe during the two and twenty yeares of his raigne. Enricht with many obseruations which serue as commentaries. Diuided into eleuen bookes. Written in French by P. Mathieu historiographer to the French King. And translated into English by Edvv: Grimeston Sergeant at Armes
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Matthieu, Pierre, 1563-1621.
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At London :: Printed by George Eld [and Nicholas Okes],
1614.
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Louis -- XI, -- King of France, 1423-1483.
Europe -- History -- 15th century -- Early works to 1800.
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"The history of Levvis the eleuenth VVith the most memorable accidents which happened in Europe during the two and twenty yeares of his raigne. Enricht with many obseruations which serue as commentaries. Diuided into eleuen bookes. Written in French by P. Mathieu historiographer to the French King. And translated into English by Edvv: Grimeston Sergeant at Armes." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/a07267.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 5, 2024.
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descriptionPage 161
THE CONTENTS OF
of the sixth BOOKE.
1 THe Duke of Bourgondies discontent for the death of the Duke of
Guienne.
2 Cruelties committed at Nesle in Vermandois.
3 Memorable Seege of Beauuais.
4 Spoile done by the Duke of Bourgondies Armie in Normandy.
5 The King drawes the Duke of Brittaine from all intelligence with the
Duke of Bourgondy.
6 Ambitious desseines of the Duke of Bourgondy, for the which hee
goes to the Emperour Frederic to Treues.
7 Assembly at Bouuines, and the Resolution taken against the Constable.
8 The King and Constable parle vppon a causey, hauing a barre betwixt
them.
9 New desseignes of the Duke of Bourgondy in Germany.
10 The King stirres vp the Arch Duke of Austria, the Suisses, and some
Townes in Germany against the Duke.
11 Peter of Hagembach, the Duke of Bourgondies Lieftenant, beheaded at
Brissac.
12 Army of the Duke of Bourgondies in the County of Ferrette, and vp∣pon
the fronter of the County of Bourgondy.
13 Places taken and burnt by the Kings troupes vppon the fronter of
Picardy and in Artois.
14 Ambassage sent by the King vnto the Emperour Frederic, who makes
answer by an Apologie.
15 Continuation of the Siege of Nuze: the Constables pollicy.
16 Edward King of England passeth into France, and sends Letters of
defiance vnto the King.
17 Wisdome of the King to auoid this storme
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18 The Duke of Burgondy leaues the siege of Nuze.
19 The Constable failes of his promis made to the King of England and the
Duke of Burgundy.
20 Ouerture of a peace betwixt the two Kings, and conferences of their de∣puties.
21 The King labours to make the Duke of Burgundy vnderstand the Con∣stabels
double dealing.
22 Truce for nine yeares betwixt the two kinges, where-with the Duke of
Burgundy is discontented, and the wordes he had vpon that subiect with
the King of England.
23 Good cheere made to the English at Amiens.
24 Enteruiew of the two Kings vpon the Bridge of Pyquigny to sweare the
peace.
25 Wordes which escaped the King vpon the treatie of the peace.
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