Quote by Lytton Strachey

The stability and peace which seemed to be so firmly established by the brilliant monarchy of Francis I vanished with the terrible outbreak of the Wars of Religion.

The stability and peace which seemed to be so firmly establi

Summary

This quote suggests that the stability and peace that were previously present during the reign of Francis I came to an abrupt end with the onset of the Wars of Religion. It indicates that there was a significant shift from a period of relative calm to one characterized by intense conflicts and turmoil. The sudden outbreak of these wars disrupted the apparent stability that had been established under the rule of Francis I, accentuating the contrasting nature between these two periods.

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By Lytton Strachey

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