Fortress of the Soul: Violence, Metaphysics, and Material Life in the Huguenots' New World, 1517-1751

by Neil Kamil

French Huguenots made enormous contributions to the life and culture of colonial New York during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Huguenot craftsmen were the city's most successful artisans, turning out unrivaled works of furniture which were distinguished by unique designs and arcane details. More than just decorative flourishes, however, the visual language employed by Huguenot artisans reflected a distinct belief system shaped during...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801873908
• ISBN13: 9780801873904
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 1088 Pages
• Weight: 5.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 7.5" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher