9780259454601 - Proces du Tres Meschant Et Detestable Parricide Fr. Ravaillac, Natif d'Angoulesme (Classic Reprint) di Deschamps, Pierre Charles Ernest (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This historical account delves into the assassination of King Henry IV of France in 1610, an event that profoundly shaped the course of French history. The author meticulously examines the circumstances surrounding the murder, focusing on the motivations of the perpetrator, François Ravaillac. Drawing from transcripts of Ravaillac's interrogation, the book sheds light on his troubled beliefs, paranoia, and delusions that led him to commit this heinous act. The author explores the religious and political tensions simmering within France at the time, and how they may have influenced Ravaillac's actions. Beyond the immediate events, the book delves into the far-reaching consequences of the assassination. It examines the impact on the monarchy, the rise of absolutism, and France's tumultuous path towards religious tolerance in the years that followed. This meticulously researched work offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in French history, providing insights into the profound effects of fanaticism, extremism, and the fragile nature of political stability. 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.