The following books are suggested for learning more about huguenot history. Being a student of american history i had heard of the massacre of the french huguenot settlers in florida, but i had not visited the sites where it took place. The harsh persecution of the protestants by the french catholic court resulted in their migration to foreign lands in europe, south africa and the americas. They were persecuted by catholic france, and about 300,000 huguenots fled france for england, holland, switzerland, prussia, and the dutch and english colonies in the americas. The hunchback of notre dame summary, characters, book. French heritage division of library and information. The huguenot, or french protestant movement, was a major force contributing to the evolution of the european protestant revolution. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Gwynn also points out that the official narrative of an english protestant population eagerly welcoming their french brethren was not really that simple. The huguenot church in paris was founded about 1555, and in spite of persecution the reformers increased in numbers. List of books and articles about huguenots online research.
The vestry book 1707 1750 written in french is in the library of the virginia historical society in richmond. The etymology of the word is obscure and contested. French huguenots made two attempts to establish a haven in north america. Treasures book is a fulfilling history of the huguenots french protestants. Rather, it marked a high point in a long history of huguenot affinity with the jews, traceable to the origins of french protestantism and ultimately to the biblically rooted theology of john calvin, the. Many of the parish registers mentioned in this inventory are also available on microfilms at the family history library. The history and legacy of the french protestants and their religious conflicts with the catholics were okay. Search for library items search for lists search for. The online book, courts and lawyers of pennsylvania. Huguenot trails is an index of family names appearing in huguenot trails, the official publication of the huguenot society of canada, from 1968 to 2003.
Persecuted by the french catholic government during a violent period, huguenots fled the country in the 17th century, creating huguenot settlements all over europe, in the united states and africa. French is the language that turns dirt into romance. A smaller monument commemorating the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the huguenots is located in the johannesburg botanical garden. A district parish was formed and named king william parish. Huguenot heritage, the history and contributions of the huguenots in britain. The term is derived from the german eidgenossen, meaning sworn companions or. The huguenot movement, though, is often not understood. Another group of huguenots migrated to the trent river about 1707 from mannakin town, a settlement on the james river near presentday richmond, va.
The project gutenberg ebook of the huguenots in france. A number of lineage societies, including the huguenot society of south carolina, were founded to preserve the history of the huguenots and. This nickname became popular from 1560 onwards, and for a long time the french protestants were always known by it. By the 1550s french protestants were being called huguenots a. Huguenot was the pejorative name given to calvinist french protestants by their catholic opponents in the sixteenth century. The revocation was especially gratifying to the french catholic church. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. More languages to come in the future, so stay tuned. The huguenot cross came into general use as a symbol of french protestant ancestry, as did the term huguenot. Around the start of the eighteenth century, as irish conditions became more settled, two groups of continental protestant refugees were settled in the country with official, or semiofficial help. A large monument to commemorate the arrival of the huguenots in south africa was inaugurated on 17 april 1948 at franschhoek. However, parliament was dominated by protestants throughout this time, and england welcomed the french protestants knows as huguenots. When were the french huguenots exiled from france answers. The edict of nantes made in 1598, which guaranteed toleration to the french calvinists was revoked by louis xiv in 1685.
A monk, therefore, in a sermon declared that the lutherans ought to be called huguenots, as kinsmen of king hugo, inasmuch as they would only go out at night as he did. Huguenot immigration to the james river area of virginia. The huguenot connection was hardly an incidental detail in this story. A history, 16231923, volume 4, has a section on nicholas henry larzelere, an ancestor of mine, who was a descendant of escaping huguenots. The dutch east india company sent a few hundred to the cape to develop the vineyards in southern africa. Gwynn this book is very, very thorough in its discussion of the subject.
Huguenots, a popular term used since 1560 to designate french protestants, some of whom became involved in the newfoundland fishery and canadian fur trade, and in abortive colonization attempts in canada 154142, brazil 1555 and the carolinas 156264. Many of these books can be found in your local, genealogical, and state lending libraries, and some are available for purchase through online bookstores such as amazon. Huguenots in britain and their french background, 15501800. The hunchback of notre dame is set in paris during the 15th century. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This bibliography lists some of the published works in the state library on french heritage in florida. In england, the huguenots were treated as temporary refugees, waiting until the policies in france changed again. The books slip and slide between skullduggery and romance, from the high seas of the caribbean, to the soft rolling hills and rivers of europe.
The first huguenot community in french territory, that of meaux, was founded in 1546 on the model of the strassburg community. Did you know the huguenots were not calvinists and the true huguenots are from the languedoc. Persecuted by the french catholic government during. In the new world, however, the colonies tried to recruit the huguenots as permanent settlers. The history and legacy of the french protestants and their religious conflicts with the catholics.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Huguenot trails publications are available in the periodicals section of the quebec family history society in pointeclaire, quebec while many family histories are given. Every state has searchers whose work leads back to virginia huguenots. The huguenots and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This is our 2nd free ebook compilation language edition, covering the french language. The history and legacy of the french protestants and their religious conflicts with the catholics kindle edition by charles river editors. I didnt know that sir arthur conan doyle wrote a book about the huguenots. Cabells book is a complete work of french refugees in the richmond area. See more ideas about french history, books and history books. In the midnineteenth century, there was a renewed interested in huguenot history and genealogy. My brothers crown by mindy starns clark, done and dared in old france by deborah alcock, driven into exile. Free ships passenger lists with huguenot refugee ancestors. Book links take you to the record of the item in the library catalog, where you can find out more information, search for books similar to it, or place a hold on the item if you are a library card holder. In 1538 calvin visited strassburg on bucers invitation and organized the french community there.
The development of huguenot ecclesiastical institutions, 15571572 sixteenth century essays and studies, v. Huguenot history the huguenot society of south carolina. South carolina french huguenot immigration 1690 to 1700. I agree that it the ebook was written from a protestant point of view. We rely on our membership for the successful running of the society, including supporting our grant and scholarship programs, maintaining our library of rare books and archives, and our operational needs. A museum dedicated to the huguenot history in south africa is located adjacent to the monument. Why is france today 49% catholic and 49% atheist, and maybe 2% protestant. The french wars of religion precluded a return voyage, and the outpost was abandoned. The huguenot chronicles is a fantastic romp through the trials and tribulations of a french family denied their religion and torn asunder.
Weiss based the greater part of his chapters on the refugees in america. Huguenot refugees in the settling of colonial america. Hywel williamss books include the age of chivalry and sun kings. The faith and fortunes of frances huguenots, 16001685. Humphrey, in his historical account of the incorporated society for the propagation of the gospel, etc. The history and legacy of the french protestants and their religious conflicts. Click here if youve missed our first post, touching on german language. Full text of history of the huguenot emigration to america. The term is derived from the german eidgenossen, meaning sworn companions or confederates.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the huguenots. The huguenot society of america is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. Huguenots were french protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who followed the teachings of theologian john calvin. But what adventures they have both terrifying and caring.
The french reformation gave us the huguenots or french calvinism. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A historical fiction novel the huguenot chronicles book 1 by paul c. A collection of genealogical profiles related to huguenot immigration to the james river area of virginia 1620 to 1700. Origins prior to calvins publication in 1536 of his institutes of the christian religion, a reform movement already existed in france. Search for your ancestors in free ships passenger lists, naturalization records, palatine genealogy, canadian genealogy, american genealogy, native american genealogy, huguenots, mennonites, almshouse records, orphan records, church records, military muster rolls, census records, land records and more. The national huguenot society who were the huguenots. I felt the contents of this book is objective and enlightening. The huguenots were french calvinists, active mostly in the sixteenth century. The title of the book indicates its about the huguenots and their difficulty with the catholic church and the rulers of france. About 200,000 huguenots left france, settling in noncatholic europe the netherlands, germany, especially prussia, switzerland, scandinavia, and even as far as russia where huguenot craftsmen could find customers at the court of the czars. A collection of genealogical profiles related to huguenots of ireland. In 1562, naval officer jean ribault led an expedition that explored florida and the presentday southeastern us, and founded the outpost of charlesfort on parris island, south carolina.