Memoirs of Gaspar de Colligny, Admiral of France is a historical account of the life of Gaspar de Colligny, a prominent French nobleman and military leader during the 16th century. The book is written by de Colligny himself and includes a detailed account of the infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day, which took place in 1572 and resulted in the deaths of thousands of Huguenots (French Protestants) in Paris and throughout the country. The memoirs also cover de Colligny's military campaigns and political struggles during the Wars of Religion in France, as well as his personal relationships with other notable figures of the time, including King Charles IX and Queen Elizabeth I of England. The book provides valuable insight into the political and religious turmoil of 16th-century France and the role of de Colligny in shaping the country's history.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.