Groza konfliktów religijnych we Francji w Kronice Pierre’a Belona du Mans (1517-1564)

PIERRE BELON, naturalist and traveler of the 16th century, known for his publications in field botany zoology, above all account voyage to Levant (1546-1549), is also author Cronique, unpublished sixteenth century. This polemical work describes events beginning French Wars Religion that Belon witnessed. It consists a speech addressed King Charles IX two accounts sieges: Moulins imposed by Huguenots Bourges royal army. The Cronique an important source information on religious political conflicts between Catholics Huguenots. article presents historical context described as well circumstances creation work. selected fragments show issues such horror conflict, war, fear experienced people apocalyptic vision future France. Although was first foremost doctor naturalist, he showed great interest language coined many neologisms defined their activities. value resides fact that, thanks observations it contains, makes possible better understand atmosphere tragic period fratricidal wars