France in the Age of Absolutism. 1559: King Henry II (Fr.) died 3 sons were incompetent Catherine de Medici 1562-1598: religious wars betw. Catholics.
French Wars of Religion 1562-1598. French Wars of Religion: background Tension increasing between Cs & Ps due to growth of Protestants in society- trades.
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French Wars of Religion
