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Lacked key hallmarks of a nation state in the 16th century; no defined boundaries, language, legal unity or sense of nationhoodCodification of legal system under Barme and Baillet commissioned by Louis XII

Gaining of territories such as Brittany starts to create hexagonal shape of France however few people consider themselves French. Local dialects and different languages are spoken despite gradual advance of French in legal and academic circles Concordat of Bologna 1516 Acquisition of Brittany 1532 Gave Francis unprecedented control over the French Church Through Louis XII's marriage to Anne of Brittany 1482

Codification on law began under Louis XII but customary laws still existed in the south of France and local traditions and privileges continued to be upheld Edict of Villers Cotterets 1539 Edict of January 1562 Primarily to reform judicial system but also stated that all legal documents were to be written in French Proclaimed limited but crucial legal rights to Huguentos

French Wars of Religion exacerbated particularism and undermined centralisation, religious developments undermined national unity and divided the nation at political and social levels. Foreign intervention in the wars of religion also undermine nation state St Bartholomew's Day Massacre 1572 Catholic League receive Spanish aid 1584

Between 1562-98 religious concerns and loyalties took precedence over any sense of national identityHenry IV declared war on Spain 1595

By the end of the period France was still way off from becoming a nation state. The concept of national identity did not emerge until the eighteenth century. It could be argued that the peace and stability brought through Henry IV's reign laid the foundations for further progress Edict of Nantes 1598 Creates Huguenot state in the Midi region and aimed to establish peace

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