Pierre de l'Estoile and His World in the Wars of Religion

Focusing on the life of Pierre de L'Estoile, this biography reveals his crucial role during France's Wars of Religion in the late sixteenth century. As a contemporary chronicler, L'Estoile documented the civil wars in Paris, shaping historical memory through his diaries and unique collection of relics, termed 'the storehouse of my curiosities.' This first comprehensive examination of his life highlights his influence on the cultural landscape of the late Renaissance and his efforts to navigate and commemorate the conflicts that divided France.