Routledge The Divisions of French Catholicism 1629-1645 - Routledge

Explore the fractures within French Catholic reform during the early seventeenth century with this scholarly examination of religious division. Following the Wars of Religion and Henri IV's conversion to Catholicism, France's Catholic movement fragmented into competing factions, particularly amongst the 'devots' who shaped religious thought and practice. This book traces the gradual emergence of these divisions during 1629-1645, a pivotal period when French Catholicism's internal tensions became increasingly pronounced. The work investigates how diverse theological and political interests created lasting rifts within what appeared outwardly unified, offering insight into the complexities of Catholic Christendom during this transformative era. Ideal for historians, religious scholars, and students studying seventeenth-century European religious history, this used book in good condition provides detailed analysis of France's Catholic movements and their competing agendas.