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French Chronicle of London: Naval Battle of Sluys (1340), Siege of Tournai (1341)

by Nicolas Agrait Posted on April 22, 2013

The French Chronicle of London, detailing events from 1259 to 1343, provides one of the best accounts of the naval battle of Sluys, and the siege of Tournai by Edward III in 1340. 12 Edward III. [A.D. 1337, 8]. Henry … Continue reading →

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John Cantacuzenus, “History”, The War of Galata (1348)

by Nicolas Agrait Posted on March 19, 2013

One of the most important figures in the history of fourteenth century Byzantium was John Cantacuzenus, a military commander under Andronicus III, who then rebelled against the regency government of Anna of Savoy, and himself emperor from 1347 to 1354.  … Continue reading →

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