The Revocation Of The Edict Of Nantes, And Its Consequences To The Protestant Churches Of France And Italy (1833)

The Revocation Of The Edict Of Nantes, And Its Consequences To The Protestant Churches Of France And Italy (1833) is a historical book written by S. Waring. The book provides a detailed account of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 by King Louis XIV of France and its impact on the Protestant churches in France and Italy. The Edict of Nantes, issued by King Henry IV in 1598, had granted religious freedom to the Huguenots, the French Protestants. However, the revocation of the Edict led to the persecution and forced conversion of the Huguenots, resulting in the mass exodus of Protestants from France to other countries. The book explores the political and religious factors that led to the revocation of the Edict and the subsequent persecution of the Huguenots. It also provides a detailed account of the impact of the revocation on the Protestant churches in France and Italy, including the destruction of churches and the suppression of Protestant worship. The author also discusses the efforts of the Protestant churches to resist the persecution and the role played by foreign powers in supporting the Huguenots.Overall, The Revocation Of The Edict Of Nantes, And Its Consequences To The Protestant Churches Of France And Italy (1833) is a valuable historical resource that provides a comprehensive account of one of the most significant events in the history of the Protestant churches in France and Italy. It is an important read for anyone interested in the history of religion, politics, and society in Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.Containing Memoirs Of Some Of The Sufferers In The Persecution Attending That Event.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.