History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 5

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

Rating 3.8
Word count
1.2M words
Chapters
116

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English Originals World HistoryReligion Historical ReappraisalPortrait GalleryPower GameFaith ConflictSocial 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 5 by Merle d'AubignéAuthor: Merle d'Aubigné, J. H. (Jean Henri), 1794-1872,Language: English, Class: BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity, Release Date: Nov 25, 2012

Editor's review

Volume 5 of Merle d'Aubigné's History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century is one of the more widely circulated multi-volume works of nineteenth-century Protestant historiography. The author excels at narrative, advancing the thread through people and events and setting the Reformation in a living scene where politics, society, and faith intertwine; the style carries a distinct apologetic stance and moral fervor. This volume continues the chronological sequence of the first four and suits readers already at home in this history. As a public-domain English eBook from Project Gutenberg, it is easy to search and cite, and serves as a primary source for observing nineteenth-century Protestant historical writing. Read it with appreciation for its narrative drive, but also with awareness of how the author's stance shaped his selection of materials.

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Reading tips

  1. First learn the main lines of the first four volumes, or read a chronology of the Reformation before entering this volume.
  2. Distinguish the author's narrative from quoted sources, and note passages with a clear apologetic bent.
  3. Read alongside Reformation histories from other perspectives to form a rounded judgment.
  4. Use the search function of the eBook to build your own index by people and events.

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Contents

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FAQ

Can I start reading with Volume 5? Yes, but it may feel disconnected. This volume continues the chronological thread of the first four, and many people and events have earlier causes. At least skim the earlier tables of contents or read an overview of the Reformation background before entering this volume for smoother understanding.
Does the author's stance affect the reliability of the sources? It does. Merle d'Aubigné holds a distinct Protestant apologetic stance, with biases in his praise and blame of figures and in his selection of causes and effects. Distinguish narrative from quoted sources and check against scholarship from other perspectives.
Is this book suitable for use as a textbook? It can be used in teaching as a representative text of nineteenth-century Protestant historiography, but not as the sole textbook. It works better as a case study in historiography and historical writing, used alongside contemporary scholarly overviews to present a fuller picture.
What are the advantages of the public-domain English eBook? The Project Gutenberg edition is free to access, full-text searchable, and easy to copy and cite, making it convenient for quickly locating people, places, and events. Note, however, edition information and page citation conventions; for academic writing, check against a reliable edition.

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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.