Jeanne's story of the convent in Geneva, experiencing the early Reformation, is a door into sixteenth century life, albeit one that is uniquely shaped by her confessional and devotional situation. The editorial introduction gives a good background if you're already familiar with the broad events of the sixteenth century Reformation. Jeanne de Jussie's account is very one-sided but a great way to see how someone from the time saw her situation. As a woman and as someone on "the losing side" of religious change in Geneva, her perspective's an interesting way to view the time. I wouldn't recommend this as your only window into the period, but if you're interested in religious history, women's history or Geneva in the sixteenth century, you'll likely find Jeanne de Jussie's chronicle a riveting read! ( )