The French Civil Wars, 1562-1598

The French Civil Wars, 1562-1598
Author: R. J. Knecht
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2014-07-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 131789510X


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The French Wars of Religion tore the country apart for almost fifty years. They were also part of the wider religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants which raged across Europe during the 16th century. This new study, by a major authority on French history, explores the impact of these wars and sets them in their full European context.

The French Religious Wars 1562–1598

The French Religious Wars 1562–1598
Author: Robert Jean Knecht
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2014-06-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472810139


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The eight French Wars of Religion began in 1562 and lasted for 36 years. Although the wars were fought between Catholics and Protestants, this books draws out in full the equally important struggle for power between the king and the leading nobles, and the rivalry between the nobles themselves as they vied for control of the king. In a time when human life counted for little, the destruction reached its height in the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre when up to 10,000 Protestants lost their lives.

The French Religious Wars, 1562-1598

The French Religious Wars, 1562-1598
Author: Robert Jean Knecht
Publisher:
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2002
Genre: France
ISBN: 9781472895318


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"The eight French Wars of Religion began in 1562 and lasted for 36 years. Although the wars were fought between Catholics and Protestants, this books draws out in full the equally important struggle for power between the king and the leading nobles, and the rivalry between the nobles themselves as they vied for control of the king. In a time when human life counted for little, the destruction reached its height in the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre when up to 10,000 Protestants lost their lives."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

The French Wars of Religion 1559-1598

The French Wars of Religion 1559-1598
Author: R. J. Knecht
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2014-09-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317862317


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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.

The French Wars of Religion, 1559-1598

The French Wars of Religion, 1559-1598
Author: Robert Jean Knecht
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1989
Genre: History
ISBN:


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Taken from a series which provides analyses of complex issues in A level modern history topics, this book looks at the France during 1559-1598. It examines the effects of the civil war - political, economic and social - and considers the extent of the kingdom's recovery under Henry IV.

The French Wars of Religion, 1562–1629

The French Wars of Religion, 1562–1629
Author: Mack P. Holt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2005-10-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781139447676


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This book is a 2005 edition of Mack P. Holt's classic study of the French religious wars of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Drawing on the scholarship of social and cultural historians of the Reformation, it shows how religion infused both politics and the socio-economic tensions of the period to produce a long extended civil war. Professor Holt integrates court politics and the political theory of the elites with the religious experiences of the popular classes, offering a fresh perspective on the wars and on why the French were willing to kill their neighbors in the name of religion. The book has been created specifically for undergraduates and general readers with no background knowledge of either French history or the Reformation. This edition updates the text in the light of new work published in the decade prior to publication and the 'Suggestions for further reading' has been completely re-written.

The French Wars of Religion, 1562-1629

The French Wars of Religion, 1562-1629
Author: Mack P. Holt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1995-10-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521358736


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

The French Wars of Religion 1559-1598

The French Wars of Religion 1559-1598
Author: R. J. Knecht
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2014-09-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317862309


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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.

The French Wars 1667–1714

The French Wars 1667–1714
Author: John A Lynn
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2014-06-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472810058


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Campaigns fought by Louis XIV, the Sun King, shaped the borders of European states, the destinies of royal dynasties, and even the patterns of absolutist government. This book presents the most authoritative yet accessible and succinct account of these all-important struggles available today, covering every aspect of the wars from decisions made by the king at his palace at Versailles to the life of the troops encamped in the field. Focusing on the French army, the greatest military force of the age, this tale of violence, victory, and victims balances siege and battle in a way that tells us much that is new about the Sun King and his adversaries.

The European Wars of Religion

The European Wars of Religion
Author: Wolfgang Palaver
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2016-12-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317032764


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In recent years religion has resurfaced amongst academics, in many ways replacing class as the key to understanding Europe's historical development. This has resulted in an explosion of studies revisiting issues of religious change, confessional violence and holy war during the early modern period. But the interpretation of the European wars of religion still remains largely defined by national boundaries, tied to specific processes of state building as well as nation building. In order to more thoroughly interrogate these concepts and assumptions, this volume focusses on terms repeatedly used and misused in public debates such as "religious violence" and "holy warfare" within the context of military conflicts commonly labelled "religious wars". The chapters not only focus on the role of religion, but also on the emerging state as a driver of the escalation of violence in the so-called age of religious war. By using different methodological and theoretical approaches historians, philosophers, and theologians engage in an interdisciplinary debate that contributes to a better understanding of the religio-political situation of early modern Europe and the interpretation of violent conflicts interpreted as religious conflicts today. By adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, new and innovative perspectives are opened up that question if in fact religion was a primary driving force behind these conflicts.