This historical account details the persecution and exile of French Protestants, also known as Huguenots, after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Written by Andrew Dickson White and Samuel Smiles, this book includes memoirs of notable Huguenot refugees and their contributions to society. A fascinating read for anyone interested in religious history and the politics of early modern Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.