The Great Design of Henry IV: From the Memoirs of the Duke of Sully and the United States of Europe (1909)

The Great Design of Henry IV: From the Memoirs of the Duke of Sully and the United States of Europe (1909) is a historical book written by Maximilien De Bethune, the Duke of Sully. The book explores the grand vision of King Henry IV of France, who aimed to establish a united Europe under a single government. The author draws extensively from his own memoirs as well as other historical sources to provide a detailed account of Henry IV's plan and the obstacles he faced in trying to achieve it. The book also delves into the political and social context of the time, including the religious conflicts that plagued Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. Overall, The Great Design of Henry IV offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's most visionary leaders and his quest for a united Europe.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.