1395

The Treaty of Madrid (1395)

What happened

The Treaty of Madrid of 1395 was a commercial agreement between the kingdoms of England and France, establishing trade regulations during a truce. It was one of several attempts to manage economic relations during the Hundred Years' War. The treaty allowed for the exchange of goods and the resumption of trade.

Literary impact

The Treaty of Madrid was a subject for French and English merchants' poetry and ballads, commenting on the economic conditions of the time. It contributed to the tradition of trade and commerce poetry, which highlighted the importance of the merchant class. The treaty's provisions were often debated in verse, reflecting the economic concerns of the period.

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Poets alive in 1395

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