Samuel Smiles

The Huguenots in France (eBook, ePUB)

The Struggle for Religious Freedom in 16th and 17th Century France

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Huguenots in France' by Samuel Smiles, the author delves into the history of the Protestant Huguenots in France, exploring their struggles for religious freedom and the persecution they faced. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book combines historical analysis with personal narratives of Huguenot individuals, providing a comprehensive look at this influential religious group. Smiles carefully examines the religious and political turmoil of 16th and 17th century France, offering insights into the lasting impact of the Huguenots on the country's cultural and social development. This work is a valuable resource for those interested in religious history, French history, and the intersection of politics and religion. Samuel Smiles, a Scottish author and reformer known for his inspirational works on self-help and personal development, brings a unique perspective to the topic, drawing connections between the Huguenots' struggles and his own beliefs in self-reliance and individual agency. 'The Huguenots in France' is a compelling read for anyone fascinated by the complexities of religious identity and the resilience of persecuted communities throughout history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 542
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664611932
• Artikelnr.: 58501374

Autorenporträt

Samuel Smiles was a British author and politician who lived from December 23, 1812, to April 16, 1904. While running for office on a Chartist platform, he pushed the idea that new attitudes, not new laws, would lead to more growth. In his most important book, Self-Help (1859), he urged people to be thrifty and said that most poverty was caused by bad habits. He also criticized materialism and a government that didn't do much. It changed the way people in Britain thought about politics for a long time and has been called "the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism." Samuel Smiles of Haddington and Janet Wilson of Dalkeith had a son named Smiles. He was born in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. He was one of eleven children who lived. He wasn't a strict Reformed Presbyterian like his family was, but they were. He went to a nearby school and dropped out when he was 14. Dr. Robert Lewins taught him how to be a doctor. Because of this deal, Smiles was able to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 1829. He learned more about politics there and became a strong backer of Joseph Hume. His father died in the cholera outbreak of 1832, but Smiles was able to keep studying because his mother paid for it.