Rob May

The Village Light: French Refugees Carry The Light Into Germany Following The Thirty Years' War (The Golden Thread series, #1) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The setting for the book is northern Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries. Authoritarian rule by monarchs and state-based religion is curtailed, as a result of the struggle for greater freedoms during this period. The story follows the adventures of an assembly of French refugees who escape from the conflict of the Thirty Years' War to assist in restoring decimated Prussian villages. The theme of light overcoming the darkness is illustrated with personal stories of triumph, interwoven with the events of the time.
The style of this book is a biographical historical novel based on facts from reputable sources. Covering the refugee's early life in Prussia, it includes details of their migration and settlement. Another key theme of the book is the gradual assimilation of the French with the native Prussians.
This is the first book in a series that covers roughly 200 years from the early 17th century. The next book covers the subsequent 200 years up to the modern day. The motivation to write these stories came from an inspired series of events following the author's visit to the family village in old East Germany. The book is well-referenced and further supported by various illustrations, maps and a family tree.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rob May
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798215796122
• Artikelnr.: 70333540

Autorenporträt

Rob May is an Australian writer - • Enthusiastic family researcher for over 30 years • Widely travelled including a number of trips to England and Europe • Conducted on-the-ground historical and family research in Germany, UK and Australia, including South-East Queensland • In contact with European local history researchers • A writer for many years as part of a professional business career • Author of three books and working on a fourth. Published works - In praise of "The Village Light" - "Very good compilation, which describes the history of our region. Especially the story with little Friedrich and later his descendants" - Paul Stangenberg, Brüssow local history museum, Brüssow, Uckermark district, Brandenburg, Germany "The author capably weaves this personal saga into the complex historical events of those times. Moreover, he skilfully shares his knowledge with the reader allowing better understanding of the intricacies of politics, religion and everyday life in those far-off places and times. A book fascinating at both personal and historical levels" Dr Peter Kreminski, member of the AMA(SA) Historical Committee and writer of four historical biographical publications (including Northern European) "I thoroughly enjoyed reading your story, as it is well researched and written in an understandable way, very neatly put together. Congratulations!" - Professor Robert Heimann, Professional Genealogist (German Specialist) In praise of "The Two Sisters" - "You certainly have had some colourful and adventurous family members, who are well worth memorialising and you've done a pretty thorough job of researching their stories" - Associate Professor Peter Brinkworth, past editor of The Pioneer, Journal of the Pioneers Association of South Australia and writer of multiple historical publications "Fascinating story you wrote, thanks for letting me in on it" - Professor Robert Heimann, professional genealogist (expert in German / Australian connections) "You obviously have put in a phenomenal amount of time and effort into the project and your family, immediate and extended, are fortunate to now have such a text available. It is a very valuable acknowledgment of the life of their ancestors and a reference for future generations. It is also of value to genealogists and those interested in the history of European migration to Australia. Congratulations." D...