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100 1 _aThompson, James Westfall,
_d1869-1941
245 1 4 _aThe Wars of Religion in France 1559-1576 :
_bThe Huguenots, Catherine de Medici and Philip II
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-23
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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 of French 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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSainte Ligue (1576-1593)
653 _aFrance -- History -- Wars of the Huguenots, 1562-1598
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49266
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