In A History of the Huguenots, William Carlos Martyn details the growth, development, and influence of this religious group in Europe. In the eleventh century, the Paulicans believed in religious liberty and a return to Christian worship as they believed the original apostles taught. They denounced corruption in the church hierarchy at Rome. Despite intense persecution, this group spread throughout Europe and became known as the Huguenots. Some of their ideals were promoted by leaders in the Reformation Period and have become part of modern Christian doctrine today. (IR 285.4 MAR) BP