
Civil Wars and Political Breakdowns in Late Medieval Europe
Tides of History
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Charles the Bold, Count of Charolet, heir to the powerful Duke of Burgundy. Charles was known to have a temper and had recently broken a friend's nose with a thrown boot in a fit of anger. He grabbed a jug of wine off a table and hurled it at the wall. The color was leaving his face, replaced by a steely concentration. His scarred hands clenched and unclenched.
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