| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Title |
Massacres of the South (1551-1815)
Celebrated Crimes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Massacres of the South" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1910 era. The book examines the violent history of religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in the south of France from 1551 to 1815, detailing the bloodshed and chaos that marked this turbulent period. It focuses on the significant city of Nîmes, which became a critical battleground for these religious disputes, highlighting key figures and events that shaped the era. The opening portion of "Massacres of the South" introduces the historical context surrounding the religious struggles in Nîmes, where the tensions between Catholic and Protestant factions resulted in severe persecution. Dumas sets the stage with vivid descriptions of the brutalities inflicted upon heretics and the societal consequences of these conflicts, such as the transformation of Nîmes from a Catholic stronghold to a center of Protestant influence. He introduces key figures like Maurice Secenat and Guillaume Moget, recounting their martyrdoms and how their actions influenced the religious landscape of the city. The reader is drawn into a narrative that reflects the complexities of faith, authority, and rebellion during a time of ardent religious fanaticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Crime
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2743 |
| Release Date |
Sep 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 27, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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