The edict of nantes and the “state within a state” of the huguenots

Evgrashin Dmitry Alekseevich

The article is devoted to the problem of consolidating the autonomy of the Huguenots in the famous Nantes Edict. Using the historical genetic method and the principle of historicism, we comprehend the main acquisitions and privileges of Protestants. The basic points of view in domestic and foreign historiography on a specific issue are considered. In conclusion, it is concluded that the autonomy granted by the Nantes Edict to the Huguenots was insufficient to create a "state in a state."

Keywords:Henry IV; Edict of Nantes; Huguenots; wars of religion; La Rochelle; Edict Beaulieu.