Understand the primary components to the religious battles that occurred in France during the latter portion of the sixteenth century.

This page gives basic information about the wars of religion. The different wars are briefly described.

This site provides detailed information about the wars of Religion in sixteenth century France.

This site evaluates the political forces behing the French Wars of Religion. It discusses the roles played by major political figures and offers an small section on the wars of the Catholic League.

This site provides links to information on the rulers of France during the Valois Dynasty.

This site from the Web Gallery of Art provides a portrait of the young King Charles IX of France by Francois Clouet painted in 1572. Includes link to a biography.

An excellent amount of biographical information is provided about Gaspard de Coligny, a Huguenot martyr in the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.