Author: James Westfall Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 708

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Author: James Westfall Thompson
Publisher: Chicago University of Chicago Press 1909.
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 702

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Author: R. J. Knecht
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317862317
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209

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In the second half of the sixteenth century, France was racked by religious civil wars and peace was only restored when Henry of Navarre finally converted to Catholicism, deciding – in his immortal phrase – that 'Paris is worth a mass'. In this lucid introduction to a complex period in French history, Robert Knecht: Explains the evangelical and Lutheran origins of the Huguenot Church in France Challenges simplistic interpretations of the religious conflict as purely a cloak for political rebellion Provides concise analysis of the wars themselves and the ferment of political ideas which they generated Evaluates the extent of France’s recovery under Henry IV This third edition has been updated throughout to take account of the latest scholarship, particularly on the Massacre of St. Bartholomew and the reign of Henry III when the monarchy almost succumbed to the challenge posed by the Catholic League. There is a new colour plate section and the main text is supported by a full glossary of terms, maps and three detailed genealogical tables, as well as a carefully chosen selection of original documents. Each book in the Seminar Studies in History series provides a concise and reliable introduction to complex events and debates. Written by acknowledged experts and supported by extracts from historical Documents, a Chronology, Glossary, Who’s Who of key figures and Guide to Further Reading, Seminar Studies in History are the essential guides to understanding a topic.

Author: James Thompson
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3732629767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 654

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Reproduction of the original.

Author: Brendan Simms
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465065953
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 722

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With "verve and panache," this magisterial history of Europe since 1453 shows how struggles over the heart of the continent have shaped the world we live in today (The Economist). Whoever controls the core of Europe controls the entire continent, and whoever controls Europe can dominate the world. Over the past five centuries, a rotating cast of kings, conquerors, presidents, and dictators have set their sights on the European heartland, desperate to seize this pivotal area or at least prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. From Charles V and Napoleon to Bismarck and Cromwell, from Hitler and Stalin to Roosevelt and Gorbachev, nearly all the key power players of modern history have staked their titanic visions on this vital swath of land. In Europe, prizewinning historian Brendan Simms presents an authoritative account of the past half-millennium of European history, demonstrating how the battle for mastery of the continent's center has shaped the modern world. A bold and compelling work by a renowned scholar, Europe integrates religion, politics, military strategy, and international relations to show how history -- and Western civilization itself -- was forged in the crucible of Europe.

Author: Mack P. Holt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521358736
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258

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A new look at the French wars of religion, designed for undergraduate students and general readers.

Author: James Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781514811276
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 462

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The Wars of Religion in France 1559-1576 covers the history of the wars between the French Catholics and Huguenots.

Author: James Westfall Thompson
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021605108
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This book provides a detailed and insightful account of the religious wars that rocked France in the second half of the sixteenth century, and had a profound impact on the politics, society, and culture of early modern Europe. The author examines the complex interplay between religious, political, and social forces that drove the conflict, as well as the role played by key figures like the Huguenot leader Admiral Coligny, Queen Mother Catherine de Medici, and the Spanish King Philip II. This book is a seminal work in the field of French and European history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author: James Westfall Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 698

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Author: Mack P. Holt
Publisher:
ISBN: 0511131437
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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This is the 2005 second edition of a comprehensive study of the French wars of religion.