Julio Arnouf: A Tale Of The Vaudois (1854) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166988333)

Julio Arnouf: A Tale Of The Vaudois is a historical novel written by Annie Webb and first published in 1854. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Julio Arnouf, a young man who is a member of the Vaudois, a Protestant Christian group living in the Piedmont region of Italy. As the novel unfolds, Julio's community is threatened by the Catholic Church and the ruling Duke of Savoy, who seek to eliminate the Vaudois and force them to convert to Catholicism. Julio is forced to flee his home and becomes a soldier in the Duke's army, where he witnesses firsthand the atrocities committed against his fellow Vaudois. Despite the danger and persecution he faces, Julio remains steadfast in his faith and becomes a leader in the Vaudois resistance movement. Along the way, he falls in love with a fellow Vaudois woman named Lina, and together they fight for their freedom and the right to practice their religion without fear of persecution. The book is a gripping tale of courage, faith, and perseverance in the face of oppression and injustice. It provides a vivid portrayal of the Vaudois people and their struggle for survival, and sheds light on a little-known chapter of European history.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.

Author: Annie Webb
ISBN-10: 1166988333
ISBN-13: 9781166988333
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 282
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d