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John S. C. Abbott. Henry IV, Makers of History
Henry IV, Makers of History
Table of Contents
PREFACE
ENGRAVINGS
KING HENRY IV
Chapter I
Childhood and Youth
Chapter II
Civil War
Chapter III
The Marriage
Chapter IV
Preparations for Massacre
Chapter V
Massacre of St. Bartholomew
Chapter VI
The Houses of Valois, of Guise, and of Bourbon
Chapter VII
The Death of Charles IX. and the. Accession of Henry III
Chapter VIII
The League
Chapter IX
The Assassination of the Duke. of Guise and of Henry III
Chapter X
War and Woe
Chapter XI
The Conversion of the King
Chapter XII
Reign and Death of Henry IV
THE END
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John S. C. Abbott
Published by Good Press, 2019
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La Gaucherie was warmly attached to the principles of the Protestant faith. He made a companion of his noble pupil, and taught him by conversation in pleasant walks and rides as well as by books. It was his practice to have him commit to memory any fine passage in prose or verse which inculcated generous and lofty ideas. The mind of Henry thus became filled with beautiful images and noble sentiments from the classic writers of France. These gems of literature exerted a powerful influence in moulding his character, and he was fond of quoting them as the guide of his life. Such passages as the following were frequently on the lips of the young prince:
