"Great Christians of France: Saint Louis and Calvin" by François Guizot is a historical narrative exploring the lives of King Louis IX, or Saint Louis, and John Calvin as examples of Christian virtue and influence in France. The book begins by explaining why these two figures were chosen to represent the highest ideals of both the Catholic and Protestant faiths. It then looks into King Louis IX's rule, marked by his strong religious beliefs and the political difficulties he encountered, such as disagreements with powerful landowners and his strong desire to lead a crusade. Guizot emphasizes Louis's upbringing and the impact of his mother, Queen Blanche of Castile, on shaping him into a king devoted to Christian principles in the middle of the turbulent 13th century in Europe. The book shows how religion and politics were intertwined in France through the stories of these two important people.
Great Christians of France: Saint Louis and Calvin
By François Guizot
Witness how two iconic figures, one a crusading king and the other a religious reformer, navigated faith and power in a landscape of religious and political strife.
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About the AuthorFrançois Pierre Guillaume Guizot was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848.
François Pierre Guillaume Guizot was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848.
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