Protestant Exiles From France: In the Reign of Louis XIV; The Huguenot Refugees and Their Descendants in Great Britain and Ireland (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Explore the lives of Protestant exiles from France under Louis XIV, from soldiers to scholars.
This nonfiction work traces the experiences of Huguenot refugees, detailing how they rebuilt lives across England, the Netherlands, and beyond. It weaves together personal stories, regiments, clergy, and notable families, offering a vivid portrait of a diasporic community shaped by faith, conflict, and resilience.
- Portraits of refugees who rose to military and civic leadership.
- Insights into the social networks of noble families and their descendants.
- Accounts of refugee clergy, medical professionals, and scholars.
- Context on how exile influenced culture, language, and ongoing literary work.
Ideal for readers of European history and religious persecution who want a grounded, documentary view of the era.
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