The Massacre of St. Bartholomew Preceded by a History of the Religious Wars in the Reign of Charles IX

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 comprehensive account of the religious wars that took place during the reign of Charles IX in France, leading up to the infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew. The author gives detailed insights into the political and religious tensions that existed between the Catholics and Protestants during this period, and how these tensions eventually culminated in one of the bloodiest events in French history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex and tumultuous history of France during the 16th century.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.