A new study traces the longue durée of the Berry region from Celtic antiquity to modern memory, but it is the figure of Jean, Duke of Berry (1340–1416), who commands particular attention.
New Publication: ‘Histoire du Berry’, by Emmanuel Legeard
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Dr Legeard’s major monograph on the history of the Berry region was an excellent read, but unfortunately it is only available in French. When the key to accessing a treasure is a language you don’t read fluently, it can feel like it’s locked behind glass.
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But now, it’s easily translated by using ChatGPT or similar AI.