Germany and the French Wars of Religion, 1560-1572

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Abstract

The course of the French Wars of Religion, commonly portrayed as a series of civil wars, was profoundly shaped by foreign actors. Many German Protestants in particular felt compelled to intervene. In Germany and the French Wars of Religion, 1560-1572 Jonas van Tol examines how Protestant German audiences understood the conflict in France and why they deemed intervention necessary. He demonstrates that conflicting stories about the violence in France fused with local religious debates and news from across Europe leading to a surprising range of interpretations of the nature of the French Wars of Religion. As a consequence, German Lutherans found themselves on opposing sides on the battlefields of France.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLeiden
PublisherBrill
ISBN (Print)9789004330672
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

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NameSt Andrews studies in reformation history

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