Excerpt from Agrippa d'Aubigné
La vie d'agrippa fut elle d'un héros. Mais d'un héros de guerre civile. À l'aurore sanglante des trouble: religieux. Il a huit an. Lors des exécutions d'amboise. Onze ans lor< de la bataille de Dreux. Vingt ans lors dela saint-barthé lemy. Il n'eut point de jeunesse et presque pas d'enfance. Il avait perdu sa mère en nai<saht. A dix ans, fait prisonnier par un parti de calho lique<, il est menacé du bûcher: mai< l'horreur de la messe lui Ôte celle du feu et il danse une gaillarde, en attendant le bourreau. Treize ans. Il s'évade en chemise des mains de son curateur court se battre et gagne son premier équipement à la pointe d'une épée qu'on lui prête.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This remarkable biography captures the extraordinary life of Agrippa d'Aubignà , a pivotal figure in the French Wars of Religion and a literary giant of his time. Set against the backdrop of religious strife and political upheaval, the author delves into d'Aubignà 's military exploits, his role as a trusted confidant to Henry IV, and his profound influence on the development of French Protestantism. The book illuminates the complexities of a man torn between loyalty to his faith and his allegiance to the crown. Through d'Aubignà 's vivid writings, the reader witnesses the horrors of religious persecution, the complexities of court intrigue, and the birth of a new nation. This compelling narrative explores themes of honor, duty, and the enduring power of faith. It showcases the resilience of the human spirit and provides valuable insights into the origins and consequences of religious conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332509515_0
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