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.