Books with title Saint Bartholomew's Eve

Philip Fletcher is half English, half French, and all hero. When war breaks out in France, Philip joins his cousin, Francois De Laville, to fight for the Huguenot’s right to freedom of worship. Together, they engage in many close battles, embark on secret missions and rapidly gain the approval of their superiors. No adventure proves to be as perilous as the night of St. Bartholomew’s Eve. With Paris in the throes of an erupting massacre, and soldiers tearing at the door of the lady whom Philip loves, how will the cousins manage a rescue and an escape?This version of the book comes with an editors preface to add extra context and information to aid the reader.Saint Bartholomew’s Eve (Annotated)•Active Table of Contents•Author Biography•Editor’s Historical Preface

It is difficult, in these days of religious toleration, to understand whymen should, three centuries ago, have flown at each others’ throatsin the name of the Almighty; still less how, in cold blood, they couldhave perpetrated hideous massacres of men, women, and children.The Huguenot wars were, however, as much political as religious.Philip of Spain, at that time the most powerful potentate of Europe,desired to add France to the countries where his influence was allpowerful; and in the ambitious house of Guise he found readyinstruments.

It is difficult, in these days of religious toleration, to understand why men should, three centuries ago, have flown at each others' throats in the name of the Almighty; still less how, in cold blood, they could have perpetrated hideous massacres of men, women, and children. The Huguenot wars were, however, as much political as religious. Philip of Spain, at that time the most powerful potentate of Europe, desired to add France to the countries where his influence was all powerful; and in the ambitious house of Guise he found ready instruments. For a time the new faith, that had spread with such rapidity in Germany, England, and Holland, made great progress in France, also. But here the reigning family remained Catholic, and the vigorous measures they adopted, to check the growing tide, drove those of the new religion to take up arms in self defence. Although, under the circumstances, the Protestants can hardly be blamed for so doing, there can be little doubt that the first Huguenot war, though the revolt was successful, was the means of France remaining a Catholic country. It gave colour to the assertions of the Guises and their friends that the movement was a political one, and that the Protestants intended to grasp all power, and to overthrow the throne of France. It also afforded an excuse for the cruel persecutions which followed, and rallied to the Catholic cause numbers of those who were, at heart, indifferent to the question of religion, but were Royalists rather than Catholics. The great organization of the Church of Rome laboured among all classes for the destruction of the growing heresy. Every pulpit in France resounded with denunciations of the Huguenots, and passionate appeals were made to the bigotry and fanaticism of the more ignorant classes; so that, while the power of the Huguenots lay in some of the country districts, the mobs of the great towns were everywhere the instruments of the priests.

Unedited, unabridged, original format editions with original colored cover art, these Henty books reproduce the original in careful detail. The hero, Philip Fletcher, is a right true English lad, but he has a French connection on his mother's side. This kinship induces him to cross the Channel in order to take a share in that splendid struggle for freedom known as the Huguenot wars. Naturally he sides with the Protestants, distinguishes himself in various battles, and receives rapid promotion for the zeal and daring with which he carries out several secret missions. It is an enthralling narrative throughout.

Unedited, unabridged, original format editions with original colored cover art, these Henty books reproduce the original in careful detail. The hero, Philip Fletcher, is a right true English lad, but he has a French connection on his mother's side. This kinship induces him to cross the Channel in order to take a share in that splendid struggle for freedom known as the Huguenot wars. Naturally he sides with the Protestants, distinguishes himself in various battles, and receives rapid promotion for the zeal and daring with which he carries out several secret missions. It is an enthralling narrative throughout.

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About the Author- George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902), was a prolific English novelist and a special correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). -Wikipedia