Story of the Waldenses, The / Wylie, J A / (PB/1990-1990/B+/USED)

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CHAPTER I. THE WALDENSES-THEIR VALLEYS.
Submission of the Churches of Lombardy to Rome-The Old Faith maintained in the Mountains-The Waldensian Churches-Question of the Antiquity-Approach to their Mountains-Arrangement of their Valleys-Picture of blended Beauty and Grandeur.

CHAPTER II. THE WALDENSES-THEIR MISSIONS AND MARTYRDOMS.
Their Synod and College-Their Theological Tenets-Romaunt Version of the New Testament-The Constitution of their Church-Their Missionary Labours-Wide Diffusion of their Tenets-The Stone Smiting the Image.

CHAPTER III. FIRST PERSECUTIONS OF THE WALDENSES.
Their Unique Position in Christendom-Their Twofold Testimony-They Witness against Rome and for Protestantism-Hated by Rome-The Cottian Alps-Albigenses and Waldenses-The Waldensian Territory Proper-Papal Testimony to the Flourishing State of their Church in the Fourteenth Century-Early Bulls against them-Tragedy of Christmas, 1400-Constancy of the Waldenses-Crusade of Pope Innocent VIII.-His Bull of 1487-The Army Assembles-Two Frightful Tempests approach the Valleys.

CHAPTER IV. CATANEO'S EXPEDITION(1488) AGAINST THE DAUPHINESE AND PIEDMONTESE CONFESSORS.
The Confessors of the Dauphinese Alps-Attacked-Flee to Mont Pelvoux-Retreat into a Cave-Are Suffocated-French Crusaders Cross the Alps-Enter the Valley of Pragelas-Piedmontese Army Advances against La Torre-Deputation of Waldensian Patriarchs-The Valley of Lucerna-Villaro-Bobbio-Cataneo's Plan of Campaign-His Soldiers Cross the Col Julien-Grandeurs of the Pass-Valley of Prali-Defeat of Cataneo's Expedition.

CHAPTER V. FAILURE OF CATANEO'S EXPEDITION.
The Valley of Angrogna-An Alternative-The Waldenses Prepare for Battle-Cataneo's Repulse-His Rage-He Renews the Attempt-Enters Angrogna with his Army-Advances to the Barrier-Enters the Chasm-The Waldenses on the point of being Cut to Pieces-The Mountain Mist-Deliverance-Utter Rout of the Papal Army-Pool of Saquet-Sufferings of the Waldenses-Extinction of the Invading Host-Deputation to their Prince-Vaudois Children-Peace.

CHAPTER VI. SYNOD IN THE WALDENSIAN VALLEYS.
The Old Vine seems Dying-New Life-The Reformation-Tidings Reach the Waldenses-They Send Deputies into Germany and Switzerland to Inquire-Joy of Ecolampadius-His Admonitory Letter-Waldensian Deputies at Strasburg-The Two Churches a Wonder to each other-Martyrdom of One of the Deputies-Resolution to Call a Synod in the Valleys-Its Catholic Character-Spot Where it Met-Confession of Faith framed-The Spirit of the Vaudois Revives-They Rebuild their Churches, &c.-Journey of Farel and Saunier to the Synod.

CHAPTER VII. PERSECUTIONS AND MARTYRDOMS.
Peace of Twenty-eight Years-Flourishing State-Bersour-A Martyr-Martyrdom of Pastor Gonin-Martyrdoms of a Student and a Monk-Trial and Burning of a Colporteur-A List of Horrible Deaths-The Valleys Under the Sway of France-Restored to Savoy-Emmanuel Philibert-Persecution Renewed-Carignano-Persecution Approaches the Mountains-Deputation to the Duke-The Old Paths-Remonstrance to the Duke-To the Duchess-To the Council.

CHAPTER VIII. PREPARATIONS FOR A WAR OF EXTERMINATION.
Pastor Gilles Carries the Remonstrance to the Duke-No Tidings for Three Months-The Monks of Pinerolo begin the Persecution-Raid in San Martino-Philip of Savoy's Attempt at Conciliation-A Monk's Sermon-The Duke Declares War against the Vaudola-Dreadful Character of his Army-The Waldenses hold a Fast, &c.-Skirmishing in Angrogna-Night Panic-La Trinita Occupies the Val di Lucerna-An Intrigue-Fruitless Concessions-Affecting Incidents-La Trinita Demands 20,000 Crowns from the Men of the Valleys-He Retires Into Winter Quarters-Outrages of his Soldiers.

CHAPTER IX. THE GREAT CAMPAIGN OF 1561.
Mass or Extermination-Covenant in the Valleys-Their Solemn Oath-How the Waldenses Recant-Their Energetic Preparations-La Trinita Advances his Army-Twice Attempts to Enter Angrogna, and is Repulsed-A Third Attempt-Attacks on Three Points-Repulsed on all Three-Ravages the Valley of Rora-Receives Reinforcements from France and Spain-Commences a Third Campaign-Six Men against an Army-Utter Discomfiture-Extinction of La Trinita's Host-Peace.

CHAPTER X. WALDENSIAN COLONIES IN CALABRIA AND APULIA.
An Inn at Turin-Two Waldensian Youths-A Stranger-Invitation to Calabria-The Waldenses Search the Land-They Settle There-Their Colony Flourishes-Build Towns-Cultivate Science-They Hear of the Reformation-Petition for a Fixed Pastor-Jean Louis Paschale sent to them-Apprehended-Brought in Chains to Naples-Conducted to Rome.

CHAPTER XI. EXTINCTION OF WALDENSES IN CALABRIA.
Arrival of Inquisitors in Calabria-Flight of the Inhabitants of San Sexto-Pursued and Destroyed-La Guardia-Its Citizens Seized-Their Tortures-Horrible Butchery-The Calabrian Colony Exterminated-Louis Paschale-His Condemnation-The Castle of St. Angelo-The Pope, Cardinals, and Citizens-The Martyr-His Last Words-His Execution-His Tomb.

CHAPTER XII. THE YEAR OF THE PLAGUE.
Peace-Re-occupation of their Homes-Partial Famine-Contributions of Foreign Churches-Castrocaro, Governor of the Valleys-His Treacheries and Oppressions-Letter of Elector Palatine to the Duke-A Voice Raised for Toleration-Fate of Castrocaro-The Plague-Awful Ravages-10,000 Deaths-Only Two Pastors Survive-Ministers come from Switzerland, &c.-Worship conducted henceforward in French.

CHAPTER XIII.THE GREAT MASSACRE.
Preliminary Attacks-The Propaganda de Fide-Marchioness de Pianeza-Gastaldo's Order-Its Barbarous Execution-Greater Sorrows-Perfidy of Pianeza-The Massacring Army-Its Attack and Repulse-Treachery-The Massacre Begins-Its Horrors-Modes of Torture-Individual Martyrs-Leger collects Evidence on the Spot-He Appeals to the Protestant States-Interposition of Cromwell-Mission of Sir Samuel Morland-A Martyr's Monument.

CHAPTER XIV. EXPLOITS OF GIANEVELLO-MASSACRE AND PILLAGE OF RORA.
Accent of La Combe-Beauty and Grandeur of Valley of Rora-Gianaello-His Character-Marquis de Pianeza-His First Assault-Brave Repulse-Treachery of the Marquis-No Faith with Heretics-Gianavello's Band-Repulse of Second and Third Attacks-Death of a Persecutor-An Army raised to invade Rora-Massacre and Pillage-Letter of Pianeza-Gianavello's Heroie Reply-Gianavello renews the War-500 against 15,000-Success of the Waldenses-Horror at the Massacre-Interposition of England-Letter of Cromwell-Treaty of Peace.

CHAPTER XV. THE EXILE.
New Troubles-Louis XIV, and his Confessor-Edict against the Vaudois-Their Defenceless Condition-Their Fight and Victory-They Surrender-The Whole Nation Thrown into Prison-Utter Desolation of the Land-Horrors of the Imprisonment-Their Release-Journey Across the Alps-Its Hardships-Arrival of the Exiles at Geneva-Their Hospitable Reception.

CHAPTER XVI. RETURN TO THE VALLEYS.
Longings after their Valleys-Thoughts of Returning-Their Re-assembling-Cross Lake Leman-Begin Their March-The "Eight Hundred"-Cross Mont Cenis-Great Victory in the Valley of the Dora-First View of their Mountains-Worship on the Mountaintop-Enter their Valleys-Pass their First Sunday at Prali-Worship.

CHAPTER XVII. FINAL RE-ESTABLISHMENT IN THE VALLEYS.
Cross the Col Julien-Seize Bobbio-Oath of Sibaud-March to Villaro-Guerilla War-Retreat to La Balsiglia-Its Strength-Beauty and Grandeur of San Martino-Encampment on the Balsiglia-Surrounded-Repulse of the Enemy-Depart for the Winter-Return of French and Piedmontese Army in Spring-The Balsiglia Stormed-Enemy Driven Back-Final Assault With Cannon-Wonderful Deliverance of the Vaudois-Overtures of Peace.

CHAPTER XVIII. CONDITION OF THE WALDENSES FROM 1620.
Annoyances-Burdens-Foreign Contributions-French Revolution-Spiritual Revivals-Felix Neff-Dr. Gilly-General Beckwith-Oppressed Condition previous to 1840-Edict of Carlo Alberto-Freedom of Conscience-The Vaudois Church, the Door by which Religious Liberty Entered Italy-Their Lamp Kindled at Rome.

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