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Covers the Reformation in Europe, 1483 to 1644. The book makes a dry aspect of history more interesting and accessible, as these books are accomplished at. Good for students.
learned a lot.
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- Original publication date
- 1966
- People/Characters
- Anne Boleyn; John Calvin (1509-1564); Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); Henry VIII, King of England; Ignatius of Loyola; John Knox (show all 10); Niccolò Machiavelli; Mary, Queen of Scots; Thomas More; Elizabeth I, Queen of England
- Important places
- England, UK; Switzerland
- First words
- In the 15th Century northern Europe was a vast and doubtful place.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Luther with his priesthood of all believers and Calvin with his doctrine of the elect unwittingly contributed to a greater emancipation of man than either of them envisioned.
- Disambiguation notice
- The author of The Reformation (in the GREAT AGES OF MAN series) is Edith Simon.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, General Nonfiction, Art & Design
- DDC/MDS
- 270.6 — Religion History of Christianity History, geographic treatment, biography of Christianity Reformation; Counter reformation (1517-1648)
- LCC
- BR305.2 .S5 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christianity Christianity History By period Modern period
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- Languages
- 7 — Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Swedish
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 9
- ASINs
- 20
