The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes and Its Consequences to the Protestant Churches of France and Italy: Containing Memoirs of Some of the Sufferers ... Attending That Event (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. Waring

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666190887 ISBN 13: 9780666190888

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Faces of faith under fire: a firsthand memoir of persecution after the Edict of Nantes.

This historical account follows how Protestants in France and Italy endured pressure, exile, and even galley bondage, told through the lives of real families and their courage.

This edition compiles personal narratives and referenced notes to illuminate the era after the revocation, including detailed reflections on resilience, faith, and the paths those families took to find safety and steady worship. It preserves the voices of sufferers while connecting their stories to broader historical events.

• Read intimate memoirs of individuals and families as they face coercion, deportation, and escape.
• Learn how galley punishment and religious persecution shaped daily life and faith communities.
• Explore notes on terminology, origins of terms, and references to historical sources that shaped these records.
• Understand the long arc of reform, exile, and endurance that followed the revocation.

Ideal for readers of early modern European history, religious history, and anyone interested in personal testimonies from times of crisis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666190887
• ISBN 13: 9780666190888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226