This interpretation of the origins of French absolutism identifies Catholic Church reform as its foundation, and failure of French Protestantism.

This original look at the French Reformation pits immovable object--the French appellate courts or parlements--against irresistible force--the most dynamic form

Reminding us that the Genevan Reformation does not begin and end with John Calvin, this book provides an introduction to Guillaume Farel (1489-1565), one of sev

The French Reformation seemed well-placed to succeed: there was a vigorous pre-reform movement, an apparent welcome for the work of French-speaking reformers in