Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 146
Text page. Image taken from f. 146 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Relics of Louis from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 227
Detail of a miniature of the Abbot of Mount Royal receiving the relics of Louis. Image taken from f. 227 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romanc... More
Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 141
Text page. Image taken from f. 141 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Defeat of the Saracens from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 233
Miniature of the defeat of the Saracens by Philip. Image taken from f. 233 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL... More
People of Compision from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 76
Miniature of the idols and people of Compision. Image taken from f. 76 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Roy... More
Alexander's army from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 9v-10
Miniature of Alexander's army on the march; miniature of Alexander's army at sea. Image taken from ff. 9v-10 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other ro... More
Abyssinia from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 132v-133
Miniature of two castles with armed men in Abyssinia. Image taken from ff. 132v-133 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French... More
Nicholas and Maffeo Polo from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 58
Detail of a three part miniature of the Emperor Baldwin with Nicholas and Maffeo Polo; the Polo brothers before the Patriarch; the Polo brothers sailing for the Black Sea. Image taken from f. 58 of Historia de ... More
Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 142
Text page. Image taken from f. 142 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Miracle at Bayeux from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 229v
Detail of a miniature of a miracle being witnessed by Jean de Vignay at St Michael's chapel in Bayeux. Image taken from f. 229v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alix... More
Alexander from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 39v
Miniatures of Alexander encountering various strange beasts, including the caladrius bird. Image taken from f. 39v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and ot... More
Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 140v
Text page. Image taken from f. 140v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Crusaders from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 187v
Detail of a miniature of the king of France and his crusading army on a ship, approaching a fortress manned by Saracens. Image taken from f. 187v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoir... More
Darius from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 18v-19
Miniature of Darius sending a messenger to India; miniature of the Indian army coming to his aid. Image taken from ff. 18v-19 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixan... More
Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 22v-23
Miniature of Alexander receiving a letter from Porrus; miniature of the battle of Alexander and Porrus. Image taken from ff. 22v-23 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi ... More
Emperor from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 185v
Miniature of the Emperor enthroned with an orb, giving orders to his followers. Image taken from f. 185v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romanc... More
Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 139
Text page. Image taken from f. 139 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Death of Nectanebus from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 5v
Miniature of the death of Nectanebus. Image taken from f. 5v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
The Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 115
Miniature of the Khan receiving the revenues of Kinsay. Image taken from f. 115 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. T... More
Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 137
Text page. Image taken from f. 137 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Coronation of Alexander from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 7
Miniature of the coronation of Alexander. Image taken from f. 7 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manu... More
The Great Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 61
Miniature of the Polo brothers kneeling before the Great Khan. Image taken from f. 61 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in Fren... More
Coronation of Mangalai from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 97
Miniature of the coronation of the Khan's son, Mangalai. Image taken from f. 97 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. T... More
City of Baghdad from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 64
Detail of a miniature of the city of Baghdad. Image taken from f. 64 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal... More
Jobas giving Alexander poison from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 41v
Miniature of Jobas giving Alexander poison at a dining table; miniature of Alexander making out his will. Image taken from f. 41v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Al... More
Alexander in battle from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 47
Miniature of Alexander in battle. Image taken from f. 47 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
The Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 90
Detail of a miniature of the Khan going hunting. Image taken from f. 90 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Ro... More
Alexander burning a wild man from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 31
Detail of miniature of Alexander burning a wild man. Image taken from f. 31 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The B... More
People of Compision from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 76
Detail of a miniature of the idols and people of Compision. Image taken from f. 76 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French.... More
Old Man of the Mountain from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 70v
Miniature of the Old Man of the Mountain training assassins. Image taken from f. 70v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in Frenc... More
Alexander from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 38
Detail of a miniature of Alexander encountering strange beasts. Image taken from f. 38 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in Fre... More
Alexander from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 36
Miniature of Alexander encountering a group of women who live in water. Image taken from f. 36 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Writte... More
Alexander in India from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 31v-32
Miniature of Alexander ascending a mountain; miniature of Alexander finding an old man asleep; miniature of the trees of the sun and the moon; miniature of wild beasts being presented to Alexander. Image taken ... More
Shrine of Thomas from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 127v
Miniature of pilgrims at the shrine of Thomas. Image taken from f. 127v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Ro... More
Jean de Vignay from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 165v
Miniature of Jean de Vignay presenting his book to Philip VI of France. Image taken from f. 165v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Writ... More
Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 147v
Text page. Image taken from f. 147v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Alexander encountering strange beasts from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 35v
Miniatures of Alexander encountering various strange beasts in India. Image taken from f. 35v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written... More
Alexander, the Persians, and Darius from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 17v-18
Miniature of the battle between Alexander and the Persians; miniature of Alexander receiving the keys to the city; miniatures of the correspondence between Alexander and Darius. Image taken from ff. 17v-18 of H... More
David and Goliath from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 252
Detail of a miniature of David and Goliath. Image taken from f. 252 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal ... More
Alexander from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 37v
Miniature of Alexander being lowered into the sea in a cask (a submarine). Image taken from f. 37v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Wr... More
Killing serpents from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 101
Miniature of people killing serpents (crocodiles) in Karajan. Image taken from f. 101 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in Fren... More
Camadi from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 68
Miniature of travellers arriving at Camadi. Image taken from f. 68 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal M... More
Darius and Alexander from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 14v-15
Miniature of the meeting between Alexander and Darius; miniature of Alexander speaking to his army. Image taken from ff. 14v-15 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alix... More
Philip and Alexander from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 8v-9
Miniature of the defeat of Philip; miniature of the battle of Alexander and Pausanias; miniature of Alexander enthroned with Bucephalus under his feet. Image taken from ff. 8v-9 of Historia de proeliis, transla... More
Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 140
Text page. Image taken from f. 140 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Locations from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 1
Miniature of various locations set out in a landscape: 'La Chastel en Chaire', 'Le jardin du baume,' 'La cite de Babiloine,' and 'Les Moulins de Babiloine'. Image taken from f. 1 of Historia de proeliis, transl... More
Death of Nayan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 85
Detail of a miniature of the death of Nayan, Kubla Khan's uncle. Image taken from f. 85 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in Fr... More
Darius, Alexander and Olympias from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 13v-14
Miniature of Darius at a dining table; miniature of the meeting between Alexander and Olympias. Image taken from ff. 13v-14 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandr... More
Kubla Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 83
Miniature of the battle of Kubla Khan against his uncle, Nayan. Image taken from f. 83 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in Fre... More
Text page from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 137v
Text page. Image taken from f. 137v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Alexander and griffins from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 37
Detail of a miniature of Alexander being carried by griffins into the sky, with a crowd of spectators below. Image taken from f. 37 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi ... More
Battle of Genghis Khan and Prester John from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 77v
Detail of a miniature of the battle between Genghis Khan and Prester John. Image taken from f. 77v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Wr... More
Towers of Mien from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 105
Miniature of the golden and silver towers of the town of Mien. Image taken from f. 105 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in Fre... More
Battle of Saracens and Christians from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 189v
Miniature of a battle between Saracens and Christians. Image taken from f. 189v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. T... More
Darius from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 12
Detail of a miniature of Darius, king of Persia ordering the chiselling of a marble slab in order to make a portrait of Alexander. Image taken from f. 12 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vrai... More
The Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 88
Detail of a miniature of the Khan at a dining table. Image taken from f. 88 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The B... More
The Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 90
Miniature of the Khan going hunting. Image taken from f. 90 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Pope Innocent IV from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 148v
Detail of a miniature of Pope Innocent IV sending a mission of Dominicans and Franciscans. Image taken from f. 148v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and o... More
Jean de Vignay from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 165v
Detail of a miniature of Jean de Vignay presenting his book to Philip VI of France. Image taken from f. 165v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other ro... More
Jean de Vignay from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 136
Detail of a four part miniature of four friars before the Pope; Jean de Vignay translating the book; Jean de Vignay presenting his book to the king of France; friars aboard a ship. Image taken from f. 136 of Hi... More
The Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 95
Detail of a miniature of the Khan dispensing food to his people. Image taken from f. 95 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in Fr... More
Worship of the Tartar god from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 78v
Miniature of the worship of the Tartar god, Natigay. Image taken from f. 78v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The ... More
Battle of the Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 103
Miniature of the battle of the Khan and the men of Mien. Image taken from f. 103 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. ... More
Return of the Magi from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 66v
Miniature of the return journey of the Magi. Image taken from f. 66v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal... More
Nectanebus from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 1v-2
Miniature of Nectanebus receiving a letter; miniature of Nectanebus on a roof, in flight, having shaved his head. Image taken from ff. 1v-2 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou ... More
Alexandria and Tyre from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 10v-11
Miniature of the building of Alexandria; miniature of the destruction of Tyre. Image taken from ff. 10v-11 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other roma... More
Two towers from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 120v
Miniature of two towers with armed men. Image taken from f. 120v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Royal Man... More
Alexander in India from BL Royal 19 D I, ff. 28v-29
Alexander receiving messages from a tribe in India known as the gymnosophists; Alexander encountering an elephant. Image taken from ff. 28v-29 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire d... More
Boat with merchandise from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 117
Miniature of a boat with merchandise at Caiton. Image taken from f. 117 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French. The BL Ro... More
Kubla Khan from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 83
Detail of a miniature of the battle of Kubla Khan against his uncle, Nayan. Image taken from f. 83 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Wr... More