Froissart, Jean, frwah SAHR or FROY sahrt, zhahn (1337?-after 1404), was a French historian and poet who is best known for his Chronicles (1369-1400?). This four-volume book vividly describes the great events and personalities of western Europe from 1325 to 1400, especially the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Froissart also wrote Meliador, a verse romance on the King Arthur legend. His work is considered the finest literary expression of the idea of chivalry and the aristocratic ways of life during his time.