Natalie Zemon Davis's article The Rites of Violence focuses on this event.
Natalie Zemon Davis's article The Rites of Violence focuses on this event. The year before this eventtook place, a smaller-scale version was precipitated by the removal of a monument under a provision of thePeace of Saint Germain. Contemporary accounts of this event suggest that it was signaled by the ringing ofa bell during the matins service. This event was precipitated by the wedding of Margaret of Valois. Thewheels for this event were set in motion after Maurevert's failed assassination attempt resulted in aGuise-loyal mob murdering such leaders as Gaspard de Coligny. For 10 points, name this 1572 slaughter ofHuguenots instigated by Catherine de Medici.
Natalie Zemon Davis's article The Rites of Violence focuses on this event.
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre [accept synonyms for massacre]