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Margolf, Diane Claire.

Religion and royal justice in early modern France : the Paris Chambre de l’Edit, 1598–1665 / Diane C. Margolf.

p. cm. — (Sixteenth century essays & studies ; v. 67)

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN 1-931112-25-8 (Cloth, casebound : alk. paper) — ISBN 1-931112-26-6 (pbk. : alk. paper)

1. Huguenots—Legal status, laws, etc.—France—History—17th century.

2. France. Chambre de l’Edit (Paris) I. Title. II. Series.

KJV4207.H85 M37 2001

342.44'0852—dc21

200300796 Rev.

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