Good Reading Material on the French Wars of Religion?

by Tordenskjold89

Can anyone recommend a few good books on the early part (before 1600) of the French Calvinist/Catholic conflicts? I'm especially interested in:

  • Catholic and Hougenout beliefs and daily life in comparison to each other

  • Catherine de Medici and her time as regent

  • An easy timeline or overview of the conflicts - major turning points, battles, political events etc. - still before 1600.

Thanks in advance!

CaptainPyjamaShark

Robin Brigg's Early Modern France, 1560-1715 is a classic survey that begins with Catherine de Medici and the Wars of Religion. It is quite scholarly, if that's what you're looking for.