Describes the rise and fall of France in the sixteenth century. Drawing on research into primary and secondary sources, the author combines narrative with analysis, whilst also reflecting on the cultural, economic and social contexts in which events occurred. It is also suitable for those interested[...]
A new edition of the classic "Seminar Study," brought fully up-to-date in line with recent research, and presented in the new series format - with illustrations, chronologies, and primary source materials.
Documents section provides important primary source material, including images Useful Gloss[...]
The seven 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 th[...]