Title
The divisions of French Catholicism, 1629-1645 : 'the parting of the ways / Anthony D. Wright.
ISBN
1283090279
1409420841
140942085X
9781283090278
9781409420842
9781409420859
9781409420842
Published
Farnham, England ; Burlington, Vt. : Ashgate, ©2010.
Physical Description
1 online resource
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Summary
Drawing on sources from the Jesuit archives in Rome and on Port-Royal material in Paris, the book begins with an investigation into the development of Catholic Reform in France, showing the problems that emerged before 1629 and the degree to which these were or were not resolved. The second half of the book contrasts the fragmentation of the movement in the years beyond 1629, and the context of Richelieu's new directions in French foreign policy. Covering a crucial period in the lead up to the establishment of an absolute monarchy in France, this book provides a rich new explanation of the dev.
Variant and related titles
Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.
Other formats
Print version: Wright, A.D. (Anthony David). Divisions of French Catholicism, 1629-1645. Farnham, England ; Burlington, Vt. : Ashgate, ©2010
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August 07, 2024
Series
Catholic Christendom, 1300-1700
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Cover; Contents; Series Editor's Preface; Acknowledgements; PART I Prolegomena; 1 The Historical Context; 2 The Original Context; 3 The Dévot Movement; 4 The Progress of the Dévots, 1615-1629; Part II The Heart of The Matter; 5 The Political Pressures; 6 The Emerging Tensions; 7 The Defining Critique; 8 The Outcome; Select Bibliography; Index.
Genre/Form
Electronic books.