La dette de jeu (1572)

Name: La dette de jeu (1572)
Author: P. L. Jacob

By P. L. Jacob

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About This Book

A two-volume collection of three interlinked narratives that dramatize private lives against the backdrop of a famous 1572 religious massacre. One story turns on a dinner among Catholic gentlemen where a gambling debt and tense conversation expose fragile truces and rising suspicions. Other tales travel to mountain settings—a Piedmontese tavolazzo and an Alpine grouse hunt—where chance, honor, and rumor shape personal fate. Court plotting, the wounding of a prominent Protestant figure, and the manoeuvres of powerful courtiers thread the episodes together, producing an atmosphere of betrayal and imminent violence.

About the Author

P. L. Jacob

P. L. Jacob was a French author and bibliophile known for his extensive works on the cultural and social history of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. His notable titles include "Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period," which explores the daily lives and attire of people in these historical eras. Jacob's writings often reflect a deep interest in the arts, military, and religious life of the time, as seen in works like "Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance." His contributions offer valuable insights into the customs and practices that shaped European history.