'History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century,' is an important work by Swiss Protestant theologian J. H. Merle d'Aubigné. The book provides a detailed account of the Protestant Reformation, which began in the early 16th century as a response to the corruption and abuses of the Roman Catholic Church. In Volume 2 of the work, d'Aubigné covers the period from the Diet of Augsburg in 1530 to the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1603. He provides a comprehensive overview of the major figures, events, and ideas that shaped the Protestant movement during this time, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, the Council of Trent, and the English Reformation. D'Aubigné's writing is marked by his deep knowledge of the subject matter, his clear and concise prose, and his sympathetic portrayal of the reformers and their cause. The book remains a classic work of Reformation history and a valuable resource for scholars and students of the period.
J. H. Merle d'Aubigné (1794-1872) was a Swiss Protestant minister and historian who wrote extensively on the Protestant Reformation. He is best known for his five-volume work, "History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century," which is widely regarded as a masterpiece of historical scholarship. D'Aubigné was born in Switzerland and studied theology at the University of Geneva. He was ordained as a minister in the Swiss Reformed Church and went on to serve as a pastor in various churches throughout Switzerland and France. In addition to his pastoral work, d'Aubigné had a deep interest in history, particularly the history of the Reformation. He spent many years researching and writing his magnum opus, "History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century," which was first published in French in 1835. His works have been widely translated and continue to be influential in the fields of history and theology.
