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 book written by Henry White. The book provides a comprehensive overview 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 book begins by detailing the religious conflicts that plagued France during the 16th century, particularly the tensions between the Catholic and Protestant factions. It then explores the reign of Charles IX, who attempted to mediate between the two groups but ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of violence. The centerpiece of the book is the Massacre of St. Bartholomew, which occurred on August 24, 1572. White describes the events leading up to the massacre, including the political machinations and religious tensions that fueled the violence. He also provides a vivid account of the massacre itself, which saw thousands of Protestants killed in Paris and other cities across France.Throughout the book, White provides historical context and analysis, drawing on primary sources and secondary scholarship to offer a nuanced and detailed account of this pivotal moment in French history. The Massacre of St. Bartholomew Preceded by a History of the Religious Wars in the Reign of Charles IX is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion, politics, and violence in early modern Europe.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.