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 Huguet 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 Written by ackwledged experts and supported by extracts from historical Documents, a Chrology, Glossary, Who's Who of key figures and Guide to Further Reading, Seminar Studies in History are the essential guides to understanding a topic.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd, Longman
ISBN-10
140822819x
ISBN-13
9781408228197
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106318742
Product Key Features
Author
R. J. Knecht
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History: Textbooks & Study Guides
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
374g
Height
240mm
Width
170mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Spine
12mm
Series Title
Seminar Studies
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
R. J. Knecht Is Emeritus Professor of French History, University of Birmingham.
Date of Publication
10/06/2010
Edition Statement
3rd Revised Edition
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
History: Textbooks & Study Guides
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