Publisher's Synopsis
""The Massacre of St. Bartholomew Preceded by a History of the Religious Wars in the Reign of Charles IX"" is a historical book written by Henry White. The book provides a detailed account of the infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew, which took place in Paris on August 24, 1572, and the events leading up to it. The author begins the book by exploring the religious conflicts that plagued France during the reign of King Charles IX. He delves into the tensions between the Catholics and the Huguenots (Protestants), which eventually led to a series of violent conflicts known as the French Wars of Religion. The book then focuses on the Massacre of St. Bartholomew, which was a brutal attack on the Huguenots by the Catholic authorities. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre, including the political and religious motivations behind it. He also describes the violence and chaos that erupted in Paris during the massacre, as well as the aftermath and its impact on French society.Overall, ""The Massacre of St. Bartholomew Preceded by a History of the Religious Wars in the Reign of Charles IX"" is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on a dark chapter in French history. It provides a detailed account of the religious conflicts and political tensions that led to the massacre, as well as its aftermath and impact on French society.1868. From the Preface: In the following pages I have endeavored to describe the great struggle which devastated France in the latter half of the sixteenth century, and culminated in the memorable tragedy of St. Bartholomew' Day. The nature of that struggle cannot be fairly understood, unless the condition of the Protestants under Francis I. and his two immediate successors be taken into consideration. In those fiery times of trial the Huguenot character was formed, and the nation gradually separated into two parties, so fanatically hostile, that the extermination of the weaker seemed the only possible means of reestablishing the unity of France. Contents: Henry II. Reign of Francis II; France at the Accession of Charles IX; From the Accession of Charles IX to the Massacre of Vassy; First Religious War; Chaos; The Meeting at Bayonne and the Second War; The Third Civil War; The Calm Before the Storm; The Marriage and the Plot; The Assassination; The Festival of Blood; Massacre in the Provinces; and The Closing Scene.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
