Instructions et Lettres des Rois Tres-Chrestiens, et de leurs Ambassadeurs, et Autres Actes Concernant le Concile de Trente, compiled by Jacques Gillot, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and religious landscape of 17th-century France. This collection, sourced from original documents, presents the instructions and correspondence of French kings and their ambassadors concerning the Council of Trent. Published in 1654, this work provides invaluable primary source material for understanding the complex interplay between the French monarchy and the Catholic Church during a pivotal period in European history.
The book illuminates the diplomatic strategies and religious considerations that shaped France's involvement in the Council. Historians and scholars of early modern Europe will find this volume an indispensable resource for researching the religious and political dynamics of the era. Gillot's compilation preserves crucial historical documents, making them accessible to researchers and offering a unique perspective on the Council of Trent through the eyes of the French crown.
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