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Jacques Bonneval: Or The Days Of The Dragonnades (1867)

Jacques Bonneval: Or The Days Of The Dragonnades (1867)

Manning, Anne

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116659047X
ISBN13: 9781166590475
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jacques Bonneval: Or The Days Of The Dragonnades is a historical novel written by Anne Manning and published in 1867. The story is set in the late 17th century in France during the reign of Louis XIV, a time when the persecution of French Protestants, known as Huguenots, was at its peak. The novel follows the life of Jacques Bonneval, a young Huguenot who is forced to flee his home and family after the brutal Dragonnades - a military campaign that involved the forced conversion of Huguenots to Catholicism.Jacques travels across France, encountering various characters and situations that test his faith and courage. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Marie, who is also a Huguenot refugee. Together, they struggle to survive and evade the authorities who are hunting down Huguenots.The novel explores themes of religious persecution, love, and the struggle for survival in a hostile environment. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century France, including the political and social tensions of the time.Overall, Jacques Bonneval: Or The Days Of The Dragonnades is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of French history. It is a story of resilience and hope in the face of adversity, and a testament to the enduring power of human spirit.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.

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