
The Age Of The Reformation
Preserved Smith(Author)
Alpha Editions (Publisher)
Published on 5. August 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
754 pages
978-93-5484-623-6 (ISBN)
Description
A crisp, purposeful study of upheaval and belief that reads with the clarity of a modern narrative, yet with the reverent breadth of a scholarly monograph. The Age of the Reformation invites you to glimpse how a continent's religious currents reshaped politics, culture, and everyday life.
This historical study provides a concise overview of european religious reform, tracing the Protestant reformation history across sixteenth century europe while examining church politics europe, social upheaval and reform, and the varied voices of reformers. It offers a readable introduction for curious readers and a sturdy framework for the history student resource or academic reference work, presenting essential context without sacrificing depth. The book blends rigorous research with human detail, enabling both fresh engagement for casual readers and a solid core for seasoned scholars exploring the panorama of early modern Europe.
Its literary and historical significance lies in its careful synthesis of ideas, personalities, and events, making accessible the complexities of a civilisation in transition. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure - The Age of the Reformation invites new readers to learn about early modern europe while offering classic material for seasoned collectors and steeped in the nuanced, enduring story of european religious reform.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Delhi
India
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 44 mm
Weight
1203 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5484-623-6 (9789354846236)
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Person
Preserved Smith (1880-1941), the translator and editor, was a prominent historian of Christianity who taught at Amherst College, Harvard University, and Cornell University. He was the author of 'The Life and Letters of Martin Luther'; 'The Age of the Reformation'; 'Erasmus: A Study of His Life, Ideals, and Place in History'; 'The Great Renewal 1543-1687'; and 'The Enlightenment, 1687-1776.'