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... court , and for sources of general value we must turn to the chroniclers writing under the direct protection of the Burgundian court . The chief sources for the period are two chronicles , several memoirs , and the account of a clerk of ...
... court , and for sources of general value we must turn to the chroniclers writing under the direct protection of the Burgundian court . The chief sources for the period are two chronicles , several memoirs , and the account of a clerk of ...
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... court , the chancellor , and even the powerful Duke of Burgundy . He played a political role as well , was often entrusted with confidential missions , and knew many leading figures at court . His role as a churchman , too , is ...
... court , the chancellor , and even the powerful Duke of Burgundy . He played a political role as well , was often entrusted with confidential missions , and knew many leading figures at court . His role as a churchman , too , is ...
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... court , where he became a page . Olivier made his first campaign in 1443. Thereafter he journeyed to Namur , Bruxelles , and Cologne ; took part in the subjugation of Ghent when it rebelled in 1453 ; was a witness to the Dauphin's visit ...
... court , where he became a page . Olivier made his first campaign in 1443. Thereafter he journeyed to Namur , Bruxelles , and Cologne ; took part in the subjugation of Ghent when it rebelled in 1453 ; was a witness to the Dauphin's visit ...
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CHAPTER PAGE I THE ANCIENT ORIENT | 3 |
ANCIENT GREEK HISTORIOGRAPHY | 21 |
THE ALEXANDRIAN AND POSTALEXANDRIAN EPOCH | 41 |
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