About the Author

Geoffrey Treasure was senior master at Harrow School before his retirement. He lives in Herefordshire, UK.

Reviews

"[An] enjoyable and authoritative account, which, in telling the story of the Huguenots, doubles as a fine political and religious history of France over the course of two troubled centuries."-Peter Marshall, Literary Review -- Peter Marshall Literary Review 'A richly detailed study of the politics and personalities of a religious minority.'-P D Smith, The Guardian -- P D Smith The Guardian "A formidable work, covering complex, fascinating, horrifying and often paradoxical events over a period of more than 200 years ... Treasure's work is a monument to the courage and heroism of the Huguenots."-Piers Paul Read, The Tablet -- Piers Paul Read The Tablet "In an engrossing study of the Calvinist Protestants ... Geoffrey Treasure has supplied a comprehensive history of the Huguenots in their native country ... The resilient nature of the Huguenot faith and the historical effects of their diasporas are reliably presented."-Iain Finalyson, The Times -- Iain Finlayson The Times Geoffrey Treasure's thoughtful study charts the story of these Protestants, known as Huguenots, across nearly two centuries. It is a history of theology and high politics more than a ground-level study of Huguenot life, beginning with illuminating potted histories of the French monarchy and movements for religious reform.'-John Gallagher, The Sunday Telegraph -- John Gallagher Sunday Telegraph Winner of the 2014 National Huguenot Society award for the best original work of scholarship covering any aspect of the Huguenot movement. -- Naitonal Huguenot Society Award National Huguenot Society "A rich distillation of French history."-David J. Davis, Books and Culture -- David J. Davis Books and Culture "With clarity and depth ... Treasure's work tells brilliantly the history and life experience that the Huguenots carried out of France."-James Blackburn, New York History Blog -- James Blackburn New York History Blog