This is the first article of a planned series on the French Wars of Religion, covering the fateful tournament held to celebrate the royal marriage between the Houses of Valois and Habsburg.
This is great. I know a ton about the French Wars of Religion, particularly the early years and the first three wars, and if you want any suggestions of things to read please let me know.
The French Wars of Religion are criminally underrated.
I don't think Gabriel of Lorges was the Count of Montgomery yet, but he would get that title soon.
Whatever his title Lorges' life is one of the most fascinating of the age. One awful day sent his career completely off the rails, and he spent the rest of his life trying to find some sort of explanation for the stroke of fate that led to France's collapse into civil war. A very good general too; I hope this series gives good coverage to his southern campaign of 1569.
His father died in 1562, and he gave his county over to his son Gabriel some time before returning to Scotland. I don't know exactly when that was, but I figured it was more likely to have occurred before 1559 than after.
And yes, GdM's exploits will definitely be covered, poor fellow.
Great piece! More pls
This is great. I know a ton about the French Wars of Religion, particularly the early years and the first three wars, and if you want any suggestions of things to read please let me know.
The French Wars of Religion are criminally underrated.
I don't think Gabriel of Lorges was the Count of Montgomery yet, but he would get that title soon.
Whatever his title Lorges' life is one of the most fascinating of the age. One awful day sent his career completely off the rails, and he spent the rest of his life trying to find some sort of explanation for the stroke of fate that led to France's collapse into civil war. A very good general too; I hope this series gives good coverage to his southern campaign of 1569.
His father died in 1562, and he gave his county over to his son Gabriel some time before returning to Scotland. I don't know exactly when that was, but I figured it was more likely to have occurred before 1559 than after.
And yes, GdM's exploits will definitely be covered, poor fellow.