Isbn: 9780243061273 - Opuscules (vers Et Prose) De Pierre Constant, Jurisconsulte Et Poète Lengrois, Xvie Siècle: Avec Introduction Et Notes (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of poems and prose works from the French author Pierre Constant, a noted author of his time, encapsulating the turmoil and division of 16th century France through the lens of the civil war. The volume begins with a lengthy historical overview of the French Wars of Religion and the part played by Constant's hometown of Langres, a royalist stronghold that faced repeated attacks by the Catholic League. Constant's work is emblematic of the era, saturated with historical detail and rich in local color, providing a vivid and authentic insight into the realities of life in 16th century France. In addition to Constant's main body of work, the book also includes a selection of shorter poems and observations on the events of the day, offering a multifaceted insight into not only the war itself, but the religious and social divisions that fanned the flames of conflict. The author's deep understanding of the interplay between religion and politics is evident throughout, and his work offers a valuable perspective on the origins and development of the civil war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…