The Massacre Of Saint Bartholomew: With A Concise History Of The Corruptions, Usurpations, And Antisocial Effects Of Romanism (1840) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165545421)

The Massacre of Saint Bartholomew is a historical account of the events leading up to and following the infamous massacre of Protestants in France in 1572. Written by W. S. R. Cockburn in 1840, the book also provides a concise history of the corruptions, usurpations, and antisocial effects of Romanism, or the Roman Catholic Church.Cockburn begins by describing the political and religious tensions in France during the 16th century, which ultimately led to the massacre of thousands of Protestants on August 24, 1572. He explores the role of Catherine de' Medici, the queen mother, and her machinations to maintain power and control over the French throne.In addition to recounting the events of the massacre, Cockburn also delves into the broader historical context of the Roman Catholic Church and its impact on society. He discusses the corruption and abuses of power within the Church, as well as its efforts to suppress dissent and promote its own interests.Throughout the book, Cockburn argues that the Roman Catholic Church's actions have had a negative impact on society, leading to violence, oppression, and the suppression of individual freedoms. He calls for reform within the Church and for a greater emphasis on individual liberty and human rights.Overall, The Massacre of Saint Bartholomew provides a detailed and thought-provoking account of a tragic event in French history, as well as a critique of the Roman Catholic Church and its impact on society.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: W. S. R. Cockburn
ISBN-10: 116554542X
ISBN-13: 9781165545421
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d