Description

The Struggle In Ferrara: A Story Of The Reformation In Italy is a historical novel written by William Gilbert and first published in 1871. The book is set in the city of Ferrara during the 16th century, a time when the Protestant Reformation was spreading throughout Europe. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a group of Protestant reformers who are struggling to spread their beliefs in a predominantly Catholic city. The main character is a young woman named Lucia, who becomes involved in the Protestant movement after her father is imprisoned for his beliefs. As the story unfolds, Lucia and her fellow reformers face persecution and danger from the Catholic authorities, and must fight to defend their faith and their lives. The book offers a vivid portrayal of life in Renaissance Italy, as well as an insightful exploration of the religious and political conflicts that shaped the era. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of the Reformation, Italian history, or historical fiction.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.