Adelaide or the Massacre of St. Bartholomew: A Tale, Including Historical Anecdotes of Henry the Great (1830)

""Adelaide Or The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew: A Tale, Including Historical Anecdotes Of Henry The Great"" is a historical novel written by Barbara Hofland in 1830. The book tells the story of Adelaide, a young woman who is caught up in the infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew, which took place in Paris in 1572. Adelaide's life is turned upside down as she witnesses the brutal violence and chaos that ensues during the massacre.The novel also includes historical anecdotes about Henry the Great, who was the King of Navarre and later became the King of France. The book explores Henry's life and reign, including his efforts to bring peace to a divided country and his struggles with religious conflict.Throughout the book, Hofland weaves together historical events and fictional characters to create a compelling story that captures the turmoil and violence of the time period. The novel is a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of the most significant events in French history, and provides an insightful look into the religious and political tensions that shaped the country during the 16th century.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.