The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
The History of Henry IV surnamed The Great King of France and Navarre by the Bishop of Rodez 1663
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"Written Originally in French, by the Bishop of Rodez, once Tutor to his now most Christian Majesty; and made English by J.D."

The 1663 History of Henry IV chronicles Henry IV's life, focusing on his transformation from Protestant leader to Catholic King, ending the French Wars of Religion with the Edict of Nantes (1598), and bringing stability, prosperity, and national unity to France, portraying him as "The Great" for his courage, political skill, and care for his people before his assassination. In essence, the work is a flattering historical account, typical of its era, celebrating Henry IV as a pivotal monarch who saved France through pragmatic leadership and a deep commitment to his people, solidifying the Bourbon dynasty. 

Key Themes & Summary Points

From Protestant to Catholic: Born a Huguenot (French Protestant) and leader of their forces, Henry IV famously converted to Catholicism ("Paris is well worth a Mass") to secure his crown and end devastating civil wars.

Ending Religious Strife: His conversion paved the way for the Edict of Nantes (1598), granting religious toleration to Protestants (Huguenots) and bringing relative peace after decades of conflict. 

"The Great King": The book highlights his legendary status, emphasizing his bravery in battle, astute political maneuvering, and genuine concern for the welfare of common French citizens, earning him the title "Good King Henry".

Restoration & Unity: The narrative covers his efforts to unify a fractured kingdom, restore royal authority, and foster national prosperity after the ruinous Wars of Religion.

Challenges & Assassination: It details his struggles against the Catholic League and his eventual demise by assassination in 1610 by a Catholic fanatic, François Ravaillac. In essence, the work is a flattering historical account, typical of its era, celebrating Henry IV as a pivotal monarch who saved France through pragmatic leadership and a deep commitment to his people, solidifying the Bourbon dynasty. 

Printed in London by James Cottrel, for Henry Herringman

Original Author: Hardouin de Perefixe de Beaumont (Bishop of Rodez).

Translator: "J.D." John Davies of Kidwelly/John Dauncey

Size: 4"x 6.5"

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