The Long European Reformation: Religion, Political Conflict, and the Search for Conformity, 1350-1750

European History in Perspective

by Peter G. Wallace

Peter G. Wallace interweaves the Reformation into the transformations of political institutions, socio-economic structures, gender relations, and cultural values in Europe. The revised second edition now incorporates the latest research, as well as a new chapter on the Reformation and Islam, expanded discussion of gender issues, and a glossary.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Religion

296 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2003

About the author

Peter Wallace is a Professor of History at Hartwick College.

Reviews

[Autumnchilde · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its heavy going at times, reading it because its a set book on the Open University A200

[Raeanna Hammerbacker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well organised and informative. I really liked it, but then again, I really am fascinated by the development of nations and the ideologies that drive nation creation, as well as how religion informs social change. I marked it down one star as there are points that are a bit dry even for a text book, but overall really great book!

[Carl · Rating 2 out of 5]

To be clear, Peter Wallace knows his stuff. For those interested in the reformation, this would seem like a must read. For those with a limited interest, or perhaps forced to study it, it is one of the most excruciating dry reads!

[Paula · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a hard read (but it was a course book for my degree). Despite it being a hard read I enjoyed reading it and would recommend for those who want to understand more about the Reformation but have a dictionary on hand :).

[Judi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hard to rate accurately as I would not have chosen to read this for pleasure. That aside it was very interesting and proved invaluable as a study aide.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent overview - helps when confused at essay writing time!