Great Christians of France: Saint Louis and Calvin

Name: Great Christians of France: Saint Louis and Calvin
Author: François Guizot

By François Guizot

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The volume pairs portraits of a medieval French monarch and of a sixteenth-century religious reformer, first tracing the king's upbringing, feudal relations, devotion and repeated participation in crusading endeavors, and his domestic and foreign policy, administrative and legislative reforms, and personal piety, then turning to the reformer's family background, legal education, exile and return to lead a church movement, his theological convictions regarding scriptural authority and predestination, his role in organizing religious discipline and civic order, and his controversies and polemics that shaped his reputation.

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François Guizot

François Guizot (1787-1874) was a prominent French historian, politician, and statesman, known for his extensive works on the history of France and England. His most notable contributions include "A Popular History of England" and "A Popular History of France," which provide comprehensive overviews of their respective histories from ancient times to the modern era. Guizot's writings reflect his deep engagement with the political and social issues of his time, as well as his belief in the importance of historical understanding for the development of society. In addition to his historical works, he also wrote on topics related to Christianity and its role in contemporary society.