History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume 3

This volume offers a meticulous, source‑driven portrait of the sixteenth‑century Reformation, turning the usual focus on grand councils and battles toward the quieter but decisive stirrings in France. Drawing on eye‑witness accounts, private letters, and previously unpublished manuscripts—from Bullinger’s papers to a newly discovered life of Farel—the author reconstructs the early phases of the movement with scholarly precision. The narrative reveals how these modest gatherings and theological debates quietly reshaped French religious life long before the more famous wars of the era.

The historian’s own journey through the archives of Paris, Geneva, and Neufchatel is woven into the text, illustrating the painstaking effort required to rescue fragile documents from oblivion. By inviting contributions from fellow scholars and custodians of hidden collections, the work becomes a collaborative quest for a fuller picture of the Reformation’s roots. Listeners will gain a fresh appreciation for how a seemingly peripheral current can exert a lasting influence on a nation’s destiny.