The Dutch Revolt vs. the French Wars of Religion

indication of the sixteenth century mindset of France on the subject of the state, society,

and religion. The religious wars of France, that began with overt hostilities in 1562 and

lasted until the Edict of Nantes in 1598, carried several basic parallels to the Dutch Wars

of 1566 to 1587. In both conflicts, the abrasive relations occurred between the Catholic

and Protestant factions. However it was more than a question of superior religion. They

were both power struggles, driven by devout, ambitious nob

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