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The Reformation

A History of European Civilization from Wycliffe to Calvin, 1300 - 1564 (The Story of Civilization, Book 6)

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The Reformation

By: Will Durant
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An engrossing volume on the European Reformation by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Will Durant.

The sixth volume of Durant's acclaimed Story of Civilization, The Reformationchronicles the history of European civilization from 1300 to 1564. In this masterful work, listeners will encounter

  • the schism within the Roman Catholic Church and the formation of early Protestantism;
  • the theology of Martin Luther and his societal impact;
  • the rise of Humanism and the life of Desiderius Erasmus;
  • the royal monarchies of England, France, Spain, and Italy;
  • the imperial conquests of Christopher Columbus and the discovery of the Americas;
  • the Bohemian revolution of Eastern Europe, the unification of Russia, and the rise of the Ottoman Empire;
  • the teachings of John Calvin; and
  • the Counter-Reformation of the sixteenth century.

©1957 Will Durant (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Christianity Europe Middle ages Imperialism Royalty England Ottoman Empire Italy Humanism Russia Ancient History Latin American Socialism Middle East Renaissance

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Few books that try and cover this period in all countries. As such it can feel a bit bitty. Persist and you will be rewarded

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What was astounding is the trials and tribulations faced by the world inhabitants during the reformation are so similar to the ones we are still facing today 2024. We have ongoing debates and arguments around religion, marching in the streets and a very divided society. It is like this has never gone away and keeps coming back again and again, possibly getting even more ridiculous, superficial and more divided !!!! .....if we can study and learn about history the sooner we may find solutions to world peace instead of repeating the same mistakes over and over again!!

Very long and lots of detail - learnt so much!

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