In this memoir, Coligny reflects on his experiences as a French nobleman and military commander during the Wars of Religion in the 16th century. He describes his role as a Protestant leader and his efforts to secure religious tolerance and coexistence in France, as well as the tragic events of the Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day in 1572. The book provides an invaluable perspective on the political and religious conflicts of the period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.