History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 2

Merle d‘Aubigné, J. H. (Jean Henri), 1794-1872Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 4.0
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864K words
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87

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English Originals World HistoryReligion Historical ReappraisalPortrait GalleryFaith ConflictIntellectual EnlightenmentSocial CritiqueHistorical NarrativeAcademic StudyReformationSocial ObservationEarly Modern Europe

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 2 by Merle d'Aubigné. Author: Merle d'Aubigné, J. H. (Jean Henri), 1794-1872. Language: English. Class: BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity. Release Date: Nov 24, 2012

Editor's review

This is Volume 2 of Merle d'Aubigné's History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, released in English by Project Gutenberg. Jean Henri Merle d'Aubigné was a nineteenth-century historian of Swiss-French background whose history of the Reformation is known for its fluent narrative and vivid character portrayals, and it circulated widely in the English-speaking world. Taking up where the previous volume left off, this volume continues the account of key figures and events in the sixteenth-century Reformation, and serves well as an introduction or supplementary reading for understanding that historical arc. Readers should note that the author writes from a pronounced Christian standpoint and within the limits of his era; the narrative is not neutral analysis in the modern academic sense, and it is best read alongside other general histories. As a public-domain ebook, it is easy to search and quote, making it suitable for classroom support, reading-group selections, or personal reading of general history, though it should not be the only reference.

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Reading tips

  1. Read Volume 1 first or consult a chronology of the Reformation to sort out the figures and timeline before starting this volume.
  2. Mark the author's evaluative statements as you read, distinguishing factual narrative from the author's standpoint.
  3. Read alongside a modern general history to check what the narrative emphasizes and what it omits.

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FAQ

Is this book an academic research work? It is a nineteenth-century history of the Reformation, strongly narrative and clearly partisan rather than a modern academic monograph. It suits general-history reading and as English primary narrative material, but when citing it, note the author's era-bound limits and religious standpoint; it should not be treated as neutral research evidence.
Can I read Volume 2 without reading Volume 1? Yes, but Volume 2 continues the previous volume's narrative, with continuous figures and events. It is advisable to first learn the gist of Volume 1 or consult a chronology of the Reformation; otherwise the relationships between figures and the causes of events may feel disjointed.
Is the Gutenberg edition suitable for classroom use? It works well as supplementary material. The text is free and easy to search and quote, and can be used for selected readings or reading-group discussion; but it lacks modern annotation and an introduction, so teachers need to supply background material and remind students of the author's standpoint.

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About the author

Merle d‘Aubigné, J. H. (Jean Henri), 1794-1872 Author

J. H. Merle d’Aubigné (Jean Henri, 1794–1872) was a nineteenth-century historical writer. Six of his works are held in this collection, all centred on the Reformation of the sixteenth century. His representative works include the multi-volume History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century (Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 5), the first volume of History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, and Volume 4 of History of the Great Reformation. These works are noted for their detailed narrative and clear structure, setting out the rise and spread of the reform movement by period and region and attending to both persons and events, which makes them highly readable. Because public information is limited, the details of his life cannot be reliably established; but the scale and subject matter of his works show that he devoted himself over many years to compiling and writing the history of the Reformation. His works circulated widely in the English-speaking world and remain a useful reference for understanding the sixteenth-century Reformation.