C1570 Collection

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569. Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
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French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563
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Panoramic view of the city of Munster, Germany, from the south-west, c1570
528497 Panoramic view of the city of Munster, Germany, from the south-west, c1570. Twin towers in centre are St Paul's Cathedral

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres. Huguenots besieged Chartres at the end of February 1568, breaching the north wall with artillery. Assault launched on 7 March unsuccessful

French Religious Wars 1562-1598 Battle of St Denis, 10 November 1567, between Huguenots under Louis, Prince de Conde (1530-1569) and the royal army under Anne de Montmorency (1493-1567)

French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563, which ended the first religious war, held on the Isle de Boeuf, Orleans. Catherine de Medici (1519-1589), A

Panoramic view of the city of Munster, Germany, from the south-west, c1570. Twin towers in centre are St Pauls Cathedral and to the right St Lamberts Church

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In the year 1570, the world was a tumultuous place filled with political intrigue, religious conflict, and cultural revolution. The Renaissance was in full swing, with artists like Michelangelo and Shakespeare making their mark on history. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth I ruled England with an iron fist, navigating treacherous waters of courtly politics and international diplomacy. In Spain, King Philip II expanded his empire to the New World while facing threats from Protestant rebels at home. In Japan, warlords vied for power in a time of civil strife known as the Sengoku period. And in the Ottoman Empire, Sultan Selim II faced challenges from both within and without as he sought to maintain his grip on power. It was a time of great change and upheaval, but also one of incredible creativity and innovation. As we look back on c1570 today, we can see how these events shaped our modern world and continue to influence us centuries later.