This 1800s engraving—on three boards— illustrates the 'Procession of the League.' The League referred to is the Catholic League, also known as the Holy League. Here, the members are all shown armed and ready to do battle. The League was formed by he French Henry I, Duke of Guise, in 1576. It was the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Wars of Religions, and Henry I's intent was to eliminate Protestantism in France.
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This 1800s engraving—on three boards— illustrates the 'Procession of the League.' The League referred to is the Catholic League, also known as the Holy League. Here, the members are all shown armed and ready to do battle. The League was formed by he French Henry I, Duke of Guise, in 1576. It was the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Wars of Religions, and Henry I's intent was to eliminate Protestantism in France.

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UMG25A01_313

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51,7Mo (3,4Mo) / 31,1cm x 41,7cm / 3674 x 4920 (300dpi)

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16th century Procession of League Catholic League Holy League Wars of Religion Henry I Duke of Guise Duke of Guise Henry I Henri I Potestant Reformation Catholic France armed French French and guns religious warfare religion wars religion 1570s 1500s 16th century

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