The History Of The French, Walloon, Dutch, And Other Foreign Protestant Refugees Settled In England (1846)

By Roberto Casati

Book Overview

The History Of The French, Walloon, Dutch, And Other Foreign Protestant Refugees Settled In England is a book written by John Southerden Burn and published in 1846. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of foreign Protestant refugees who settled in England, particularly those from France, Walloon, and the Netherlands. The book begins with an overview of the religious and political turmoil that led to the migration of these refugees to England. It then delves into the various communities of refugees that settled in different parts of England, including London, Canterbury, Norwich, and Southampton. The book also covers the contributions made by these refugees to English society, including their impact on the arts, sciences, and commerce. It provides detailed accounts of notable individuals, such as the artist Peter Lely and the philosopher John Locke, who were of foreign Protestant descent. Overall, The History Of The French, Walloon, Dutch, And Other Foreign Protestant Refugees Settled In England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of refugees and their impact on society. It provides a fascinating insight into the experiences of these refugees and their lasting legacy in England.From The Reign Of Henry VIII To The Revocation Of The Edict Of Nantes. With Notices Of Their Trade And Commerce, Copious Extracts From The Registers, Lists Of The Early Settlers, Ministers, Etc. And An Appendix, Containing Copies Of The Charter Of Edward VI, Etc.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375707115
• ISBN13: 9780375707117
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.1"