The Wars Of Religion In France 1559 To 1576 - James Thompson - Bog

""The Wars of Religion in France 1559 to 1576: The Huguenots, Catherine de Medici and Philip II"" by James Thompson is a historical account of the tumultuous period in French history known as the Wars of Religion. The book examines the political and religious tensions that existed between the Catholic majority and the Protestant Huguenots, and the role played by key figures such as Catherine de Medici and Philip II of Spain. Thompson provides a detailed analysis of the major events that took place during this time, including the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre and the Siege of La Rochelle. The book also explores the impact of the wars on French society and culture, and the lasting legacy of this period in French history. Overall, ""The Wars of Religion in France 1559 to 1576"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal moment in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.