Publisher's Synopsis
""The Protestant Exiles of Zillerthal"" is a historical account of the persecution and expulsion of a group of Protestants from the Tyrol region of Austria in the 1830s. Written by Georg Friedrich Heinrich Rheinwald and originally published in 1840, the book chronicles the events leading up to the expulsion of the Zillerthal Protestants, who had converted from Catholicism to the Reformed faith. The book details the various forms of persecution and discrimination that the Zillerthal Protestants faced, including fines, imprisonment, and the confiscation of their property. The author also provides insight into the political and religious climate of the time, as well as the larger context of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. Despite the hardships they faced, the Zillerthal Protestants remained steadfast in their faith and ultimately chose to leave their homeland rather than renounce their beliefs. The book concludes with an account of their journey to a new home in Prussia, where they were eventually able to establish a thriving community. Overall, ""The Protestant Exiles of Zillerthal"" offers a compelling and informative account of a little-known chapter in European history, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of a group of persecuted religious minorities.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.
