What did the following major works of the 1570s have in common: the Franco-Gallia of Francois Hotman, On the Right of Magistrates over Their Subjects by Theodore Beza, and Defense of Liberty against Tyrants by Philippe du Plessis Mornay?

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All three works included classical Protestant theories of resistance, advocating the right of the people to resist unjust rulers and defend their liberty, based on the principles of natural law and the authority of biblical precedent. These theories were influential in the development of the French Wars of Religion and the broader European political conflicts of the 16th and 17th centuries.

What Did the Following Major Works of the 1570s Have