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The Days That Made FranceSeries

This series delves into the pivotal moments of French history, spanning from ancient times to the modern era. Each volume meticulously examines watershed events and their profound impact on shaping the nation. It offers compelling reading for history enthusiasts, bringing the past to life through detailed research and vivid storytelling. Discover the events that defined French identity and its place in the world.

The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Verdun
The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre CB

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  • The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre CB

    The Mysteries of a Crime of State

    • 288 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    3.5(2)Add rating

    Set against the backdrop of the 1572 wedding of Marguerite de Valois and Henri de Navarre, the narrative explores the swift transition from celebration to the brutal massacre of Protestants in Paris. Arlette Jouanna challenges traditional interpretations, arguing that the violence stemmed from a calculated attempt to reinforce royal authority rather than conspiracy. This pivotal event prompted deep reflections on royal power, obedience, and the perils of religious conflict, influencing France's path toward absolutism. The work combines extensive research with accessible writing for historians and general readers alike.

    The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre CB

  • Verdun

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    3.7(19)Add rating

    "The French edition of this book is published by Editions Gallimard under the title Verdun (21 fâevrier 1916)"--Title page verso.

    Verdun

  • The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre

    • 288 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    4.8(4)Add rating

    A new English translation. Looks at the most notorious massacre in early modern European history and rejects most of the established accounts, especially those privileging conspiracy. Based on extensive research and a careful examination of existing interpretations, this is the most authoritative analysis of a shattering event. -- .

    The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre