The dangers of being identified as a Protestant in 1572

The French Wars of Religion were a long and bloody affair. Between 1562 and the signing of the Edict of Nantes in 1598, the conflict devasted the country with moments of extreme violence, laying waste to many regions and severely impeding France's economy. The opposition between Catholics and Protestants divided famillies, split cities into rival factions, and led to widespread distrust. The result was a series of pitched battles and military campaigns, but it is the implication of civilians...