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," Samuel Smiles intricately weaves a narrative that explores the turbulent history of the Huguenots, a group of French Protestant reformers who faced severe persecution in the 16th and 17th centuries. Smiles employs a rich, descriptive literary style that captures the struggles and resilience of this community, threading personal anecdotes and testimonies through a broader historical context. The book not only delves into the socio-political landscape of France during the Wars of Religion but also highlights the profound cultural contributions of the Huguenots, positioning their story within the larger tapestry of European Reformation history. Samuel Smiles, a Scottish author and reformer known for his works on self-help and biography, was deeply influenced by the spirit of the individual and the importance of moral character. His own background and belief in the power of perseverance likely drove him to illuminate the Huguenots'Äô inspiring legacy. By focusing on their bravery in the face of adversity, Smiles aims to inspire readers to draw lessons from their unwavering faith and commitment to their beliefs. I highly recommend "The Huguenots in France" to readers interested in the intersections of faith, politics, and identity through history. Smiles' skillful blend of narrative and analysis not only educates but also inspires reflection on resilience in the face of oppression, making it a vital read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of religious conflict and cultural endurance.

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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.