The Wars of Religion in France 1559-1576 by James Westfall Thompson
"The Wars of Religion in France 1559-1576" by James Westfall Thompson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the tumultuous period of religious conflict in France, focusing on the Huguenots and significant figures such as Catherine de Medici and Philip II. It examines the intricacies of political, social, and economic factors that fueled these wars, offering insights into how these events shaped the course ofFrench history. The opening of the book sets the stage for the Huguenot revolt initiated following the death of Henry II of France in 1559. It details the royal festivities that quickly turned somber due to the king's fatal accident during a tournament, paving the way for political maneuvers by the Guises. As Francis II ascended the throne, the Guises seized control of government affairs amidst rising tensions between the Huguenots and Catholic factions. The narrative introduces key characters, political tensions, and societal dynamics that would lead to a series of violent confrontations, ultimately establishing the foundational context for the subsequent chapters on the unfolding conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Thompson, James Westfall, 1869-1941 |
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| LoC No. | 09014063 |
| Title | The Wars of Religion in France 1559-1576 The Huguenots, Catherine de Medici and Philip II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Giovanni Fini, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Sainte Ligue (1576-1593) |
| Subject | France -- History -- Wars of the Huguenots, 1562-1598 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49266 |
| Release Date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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