Henry Of Navarre (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164501626)

Henry of Navarre is a historical biography written by Quentin Hurst. The book tells the story of the life of Henry IV, also known as Henry of Navarre, who was a prominent figure in the history of France. Henry was born in 1553 in the Kingdom of Navarre, which is now part of Spain. He became the King of France in 1589 after the assassination of his predecessor, Henry III.The book explores Henry's early life and his upbringing in the Protestant faith. It also delves into his military career, including his involvement in the French Wars of Religion. The book describes Henry's political and military strategies, including his famous victory at the Battle of Ivry in 1590.Hurst also examines Henry's personal life, including his marriage to Marguerite de Valois, known as Queen Margot, and his relationships with other women. The book also explores the religious conflicts of the time, including the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre and the Edict of Nantes.Overall, Henry of Navarre is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating historical figure. It provides insight into the political and religious turmoil of 16th century France and the life of a king who helped to shape the country's future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Quentin Hurst
ISBN-10: 1164501623
ISBN-13: 9781164501626
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d