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‘Tales of a Grandfather’ traces the political and military affairs of France over a century, beginning with Henry V’s preparations for war with England and the rivalry between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy. The book highlights pivotal moments such as the 1419 murder of John the Fearless at Montereau and its far‑reaching consequences. Sir Walter Scott blends standard historical sources with his own interpretations, offering fresh insights into figures like Joan of Arc and situating the narrative alongside his fiction set in the same era, notably *Quentin Durward* and *Anne of Geierstein*.
First publish date: 1827
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Sir Walter Scott
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