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Martyrs and Murderers
The Guise Family and the Making of Europe
Stuart Carroll
368 pages
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28 black and white halftones
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234x156mm
978-0-19-922907-9
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Hardback
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03 September 2009
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- The first modern biography of the family of Mary, Queen of Scots, one of the greatest princely families of the sixteenth century, or indeed of any age
- Tells the story of the House of Guise - staunch opponents of the Reformation, fomenters of Europe's first religious revolution, and plotters against Elizabeth I
- Weaves a remarkable tale that unravels the legends and the myths about a family at the heart of one of the most turbulent and formative eras in European history
The House of Guise was one of the greatest princely families of the sixteenth century, or indeed of any age. Today they are best remembered through the tragic life of one family member, Mary Queen of Scots. But the story of her Guise uncles, aunts and cousins is if anything more gripping - and certainly of greater significance in the history of Europe.
The Guise family rose to prominence as the greatest enemy of the House of Habsburg and had dreams of a great dynastic empire that included the British Isles and southern Italy. They were
among the staunchest opponents of the Reformation, played a major role in re-fashioning Catholicism at the Council of Trent before plunging France into a bloody civil war that culminated in the infamous St Bartholomew's Day Massacre. They protected English Catholic refugees, plotted to invade England and overthrow Elizabeth I, and ended the century by unleashing Europe's first religious revolution, before succumbing in a counter-revolution that made them martyrs for the Catholic cause.
Martyrs and Murderers is the first comprehensive modern biography of the Guise family in any language. In it Stuart Carroll unravels the legends which cast them either as heroes or as villains of the Reformation, weaving a remarkable story that challenges traditional assumptions about
one of Europe's most turbulent and formative eras.Readership: All those interested in the historical biography, the history of France, the Reformation, and the Wars of Religion.
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Stuart Carroll, Professor of History, University of York
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"It is a perfect balance between academic and popular history writing." - The Independent on Sunday "'Martyrs and Murderers' - about the Guise in 16th century France - is fine scholarship but as exciting as a Mafia thriller." - Simon Sebag Montefiore, Evening Standard "What more can one ask of a history book." - Peter Gwyn, Times Higher Education "Carroll guides readers through its twists and turns with aplomb." - Nick Rennison, Sunday Times "Entertaining." - The Economist "This book is a fascinating read for all those gripped by historical tales of derring-do." - Penny Roberts, BBC History
Magazine "Carroll recreates a world of intrigue, loyalty and betrayal...A fascinating read for all gripped by historical tales of derring-do." - Penny Roberts, BBC History Magazine "The wider international context of the Guise family is expertly presented alongside the minutiae of their daily lives." - Penny Roberts, BBC History Magazine "'Martyrs and Murderers' is an inspiring demonstration of how good history can also be splendid entertainment." - Peter Marshall, Literary Review "Its characters are convincingly and empathetically drawn, its battle scenes wonderfully evocative." - Peter Marshall, Literary Review
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Preface
1: Invitation to a massacre
2: 'All for one: one for all'
3: Dreams of empire
4: Chacun à son Tour
5: Congregations, conspiracies, and coups
6: The Cardinal's compromise
7: Bloodfeud
8: A wedding and four thousand funerals
9: False kings and true Catholics
10: The invasion of England
11: Revolution
12: Counter-Revolution
Epilogue
Index
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