2009, ISBN: 0199229074

[EAN: 9780199229079], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.5], [PU: Oxford University Press. 03.09.2009.], VIII., 343 p.,4 maps, 27 plates, 5 tables. suppl. From the library of Prof. Wol… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780199229079], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.5], [PU: Oxford University Press. 03.09.2009.], VIII., 343 p.,4 maps, 27 plates, 5 tables. suppl. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - very good condition - Supplement: review TLS January 29 2010 - Martyrs and Murderers tells the story of three generations of treacherous, bloodthirsty power-brokers.The House of Guise was the richest and most powerful family in France, with dynastic interests in England, Scotland, Germany, and Italy.They plotted to invade England, and overthrew the king of France.They ruled Scotland from 1548 until Mary Queen of Scots’ flight from the country in 1567.Thereafter, they conspired to rescue Mary and place her on the English throne. -- At one time moderate and refined Renaissance princes, they whipped up religious bigotry at home in France. Organizing a mass political party to oppose the toleration policy of Catherine de Medici and her sons, they played a crucial role in the murder of 4,000 Protestants in the infamous Massacre of Saint Bartholomew. -- The story of the Guise family is sensational but true.Their grand machinations ignited the bloody Wars of Religion, redefined the Catholic Church, recast the French monarchy, and made them Elizabeth Is most feared and hated enemies.Though parts of the story are familiar—the tragic life of Mary Stuart, the St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre—the full scope of their influence has never been told before. Martyrs and Murders lifts the lid on a cultivated and charismatic, but also violent dynasty, whose ambitions and alliances shaped sixteenth-century Europe. -- INVITATION TO A MASSACRE -- ‘ALL FOR ONE: ONE FOR ALL’ -- DREAMS OF EMPIRE -- CHACUN A SON TOUR -- CONGREGATIONS, CONSPIRACIES, AND COUPS -- THE CARDINAL’S COMPROMISE -- BLOODFEUD -- INTERLUDE: PRINCESS MARGOT AND THE ‘NEGRESS’ -- A WEDDING AND FOUR THOUSAND FUNERALS -- FALSE KINGS AND TRUE CATHOLICS -- THE INVASION OF ENGLAND -- REVOLUTION -- COUNTER-REVOLUTION. ISBN 9780199229079 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 657, Books<

2009, ISBN: 0199229074

[EAN: 9780199229079], Tweedehands, zeer goed, [SC: 10.0], [PU: Oxford University Press. 03.09.2009.], VIII., 343 p.,4 maps, 27 plates, 5 tables. suppl. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang … Mehr…

[EAN: 9780199229079], Tweedehands, zeer goed, [SC: 10.0], [PU: Oxford University Press. 03.09.2009.], VIII., 343 p.,4 maps, 27 plates, 5 tables. suppl. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - very good condition - Supplement: review TLS January 29 2010 - Martyrs and Murderers tells the story of three generations of treacherous, bloodthirsty power-brokers.The House of Guise was the richest and most powerful family in France, with dynastic interests in England, Scotland, Germany, and Italy.They plotted to invade England, and overthrew the king of France.They ruled Scotland from 1548 until Mary Queen of Scots’ flight from the country in 1567.Thereafter, they conspired to rescue Mary and place her on the English throne. -- At one time moderate and refined Renaissance princes, they whipped up religious bigotry at home in France. Organizing a mass political party to oppose the toleration policy of Catherine de Medici and her sons, they played a crucial role in the murder of 4,000 Protestants in the infamous Massacre of Saint Bartholomew. -- The story of the Guise family is sensational but true.Their grand machinations ignited the bloody Wars of Religion, redefined the Catholic Church, recast the French monarchy, and made them Elizabeth Is most feared and hated enemies.Though parts of the story are familiar—the tragic life of Mary Stuart, the St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre—the full scope of their influence has never been told before. Martyrs and Murders lifts the lid on a cultivated and charismatic, but also violent dynasty, whose ambitions and alliances shaped sixteenth-century Europe. -- INVITATION TO A MASSACRE -- ‘ALL FOR ONE: ONE FOR ALL’ -- DREAMS OF EMPIRE -- CHACUN A SON TOUR -- CONGREGATIONS, CONSPIRACIES, AND COUPS -- THE CARDINAL’S COMPROMISE -- BLOODFEUD -- INTERLUDE: PRINCESS MARGOT AND THE ‘NEGRESS’ -- A WEDDING AND FOUR THOUSAND FUNERALS -- FALSE KINGS AND TRUE CATHOLICS -- THE INVASION OF ENGLAND -- REVOLUTION -- COUNTER-REVOLUTION. ISBN 9780199229079 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 657, Books<

2003, ISBN: 9780199229079

VIII., 343 p.,4 maps, 27 plates, 5 tables. suppl. Hardcover with dustjacket. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classi… Mehr…

VIII., 343 p.,4 maps, 27 plates, 5 tables. suppl. Hardcover with dustjacket. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - very good condition - Supplement: review TLS January 29 2010 - Martyrs and Murderers tells the story of three generations of treacherous, bloodthirsty power-brokers.The House of Guise was the richest and most powerful family in France, with dynastic interests in England, Scotland, Germany, and Italy.They plotted to invade England, and overthrew the king of France.They ruled Scotland from 1548 until Mary Queen of Scots’ flight from the country in 1567.Thereafter, they conspired to rescue Mary and place her on the English throne. -- At one time moderate and refined Renaissance princes, they whipped up religious bigotry at home in France. Organizing a mass political party to oppose the toleration policy of Catherine de Medici and her sons, they played a crucial role in the murder of 4,000 Protestants in the infamous Massacre of Saint Bartholomew. -- The story of the Guise family is sensational but true.Their grand machinations ignited the bloody Wars of Religion, redefined the Catholic Church, recast the French monarchy, and made them Elizabeth Is most feared and hated enemies.Though parts of the story are familiar—the tragic life of Mary Stuart, the St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre—the full scope of their influence has never been told before. Martyrs and Murders lifts the lid on a cultivated and charismatic, but also violent dynasty, whose ambitions and alliances shaped sixteenth-century Europe. -- INVITATION TO A MASSACRE -- ‘ALL FOR ONE: ONE FOR ALL’ -- DREAMS OF EMPIRE -- CHACUN A SON TOUR -- CONGREGATIONS, CONSPIRACIES, AND COUPS -- THE CARDINAL’S COMPROMISE -- BLOODFEUD -- INTERLUDE: PRINCESS MARGOT AND THE ‘NEGRESS’ -- A WEDDING AND FOUR THOUSAND FUNERALS -- FALSE KINGS AND TRUE CATHOLICS -- THE INVASION OF ENGLAND -- REVOLUTION -- COUNTER-REVOLUTION. ISBN 9780199229079 Versand D: 4,50 EUR , [PU:Oxford University Press.,]<

2003, ISBN: 9780199229079

VIII., 343 p.,4 maps, 27 plates, 5 tables. suppl. Hardcover with dustjacket. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classi… Mehr…

VIII., 343 p.,4 maps, 27 plates, 5 tables. suppl. Hardcover with dustjacket. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - very good condition - Supplement: review TLS January 29 2010 - Martyrs and Murderers tells the story of three generations of treacherous, bloodthirsty power-brokers.The House of Guise was the richest and most powerful family in France, with dynastic interests in England, Scotland, Germany, and Italy.They plotted to invade England, and overthrew the king of France.They ruled Scotland from 1548 until Mary Queen of Scots flight from the country in 1567.Thereafter, they conspired to rescue Mary and place her on the English throne. -- At one time moderate and refined Renaissance princes, they whipped up religious bigotry at home in France. Organizing a mass political party to oppose the toleration policy of Catherine de Medici and her sons, they played a crucial role in the murder of 4,000 Protestants in the infamous Massacre of Saint Bartholomew. -- The story of the Guise family is sensational but true.Their grand machinations ignited the bloody Wars of Religion, redefined the Catholic Church, recast the French monarchy, and made them Elizabeth Is most feared and hated enemies.Though parts of the story are familiarthe tragic life of Mary Stuart, the St Bartholomews Day Massacrethe full scope of their influence has never been told before. Martyrs and Murders lifts the lid on a cultivated and charismatic, but also violent dynasty, whose ambitions and alliances shaped sixteenth-century Europe. -- INVITATION TO A MASSACRE -- ALL FOR ONE: ONE FOR ALL -- DREAMS OF EMPIRE -- CHACUN A SON TOUR -- CONGREGATIONS, CONSPIRACIES, AND COUPS -- THE CARDINALS COMPROMISE -- BLOODFEUD -- INTERLUDE: PRINCESS MARGOT AND THE NEGRESS -- A WEDDING AND FOUR THOUSAND FUNERALS -- FALSE KINGS AND TRUE CATHOLICS -- THE INVASION OF ENGLAND -- REVOLUTION -- COUNTER-REVOLUTION. ISBN 9780199229079 Versand D: 4,50 EUR , [PU:Oxford University Press.,]<