A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5, continues the great narrative history by the statesman and historian François Guizot. This volume carries the story of France forward, encompassing among its themes the bitter Wars of Religion that convulsed the nation in the sixteenth century.
Guizot recounts the struggles between Catholics and Huguenots, the dramatic events of the period, and the broader currents of French political and religious life. Written with clarity and authority, it remains a readable survey of French history. This free EPUB edition is ready to read on any e-reader, tablet, or phone.