The Revocation Of The Edict Of Nantes, And Its Consequences To The Protestant Churches Of France And Italy (1839)

The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and Its Consequences to the Protestant Churches of France and Italy is a historical book published in 1839 by the Presbyterian Board of Publication. The book explores the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, which was issued by King Henry IV of France in 1598 to grant religious freedom to the Huguenots, a Protestant minority in France. The revocation of the Edict in 1685 by King Louis XIV led to the persecution and forced conversion of Protestants, resulting in the migration of thousands of Huguenots to other countries.The book describes the impact of the revocation on the Protestant churches in France and Italy, including the loss of property, imprisonment, and death of many Huguenots. The author also discusses the efforts of Protestant leaders and organizations to provide support and assistance to the persecuted Huguenots.The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and Its Consequences to the Protestant Churches of France and Italy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religious persecution and the struggle for religious freedom. It provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the revocation of the Edict and its aftermath, as well as the efforts of the Protestant community to resist persecution and maintain their faith.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.