Print on Demand. This book sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Glorious Return of the Waldensians to their Piedmontese valleys in 1689� "a pivotal event in European history. The author delves into the previously unexplored accounts of the event provided by the adversaries of the Waldensians, primarily Louis XIV of France and Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy. These accounts reveal crucial insights into the political, religious, and military dynamics that unfolded during this remarkable episode. The author explores the complex interplay between the desires of the Waldensians to return home after years of persecution, the ambitions of European powers, and the strategies employed by both sides during the conflict. This nuanced perspective enriches our understanding of the motivations and actions of the key players involved. By analyzing the perspectives of the adversaries, the author adds depth to our knowledge of the hardships endured by the Waldensians and the obstacles they faced. This meticulously researched work sheds new light on the subtleties and complexities of this historical event, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

La Glorieuse Rentr� e Racont� e par les Agents de Louis XIV en Suisse Et � Gen� ve

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2024

Language

French

ISBN 10

1390306356

ISBN 13

9781390306354

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Books in French

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La Glorieuse Rentr�e racont�e par les agents de Louis XIV en Suisse et � Gen�ve pr�sente une s�lection de documents historiques qui �clairent les mouvements des r�fugi�s vaudois et les r�actions des cantons genevois et bernois face � la pression de la cour de Louis XIV.

Ce volume situe les enjeux politiques et religieux dans un front europ�en complexe, sans compromettre les personnes ni les lieux.

Dans ces pages, on d�couvre comment des rapports d’espions et des lettres officielles d�crivent les inqui�tudes, les actes de vigilance et les strat�gies d’apaisement entre les puissances rivales. Le r�cit suit les �changes entre les autorit�s fran�aises, suisses et bernois et montre les tentatives d’influencer les trajectoires des r�fugi�s et des arm�es potentielles.

Explorent les �changes entre Paris et Gen�ve, et les r�ponses des cantons face aux r�voltes religieuses.
D�voilent les pr�paratifs et les d�placements des r�fugi�s vaudois et des troupes potentielles.
Pr�sentent les tensions entre neutralit� politique et interventionnisme religieux.
Proposent un cadre pour comprendre la diplomatie europ�enne autour des Vaudois du Pi�mont.

Ideal pour les lecteurs int�ress�s par l’histoire suisse et europ�enne du XVIIe si�cle, les complexit�s de la diplomatie et les trajectoires des r�fugi�s religieux.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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