Adelaide Or The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew: A Tale, Including Historical Anecdotes Of Henry The Great (1830)

by Barbara Hofland

Book Overview

Adelaide Or The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew: A Tale, Including Historical Anecdotes Of Henry The Great (1830) is a historical fiction novel written by Barbara Hofland. The book is set in France during the 16th century and revolves around the infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day in 1572. The story follows the life of Adelaide, a young girl who witnesses the brutal massacre of Protestants in Paris during the reign of King Charles IX. Adelaide is taken in by a Catholic family and raised as their own, but she struggles to come to terms with her own beliefs and the horrors she has witnessed. Throughout the novel, Hofland weaves in historical anecdotes about King Henry IV, also known as Henry the Great, who played a significant role in the religious conflicts of the time. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the political and religious tensions that existed in France during this period and the impact they had on ordinary people. Overall, Adelaide Or The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew: A Tale, Including Historical Anecdotes Of Henry The Great is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a significant event in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166449823
• ISBN13: 9781166449827
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"