Atlas of the European Reformations

by Tim Dowley

A new, definitive atlas of the European Reformations has been needed for many years. Now, in anticipation of the upcoming reformation anniversaries, Fortress Press is pleased to offer the Atlas of the European Reformations . The Atlas of the European Reformations is newly built from the ground up. Featuring more than sixty brand new maps, graphics, and timelines, the atlas is a necessary companion to any study of the reformation era. Consciously written for students at any level, concise, helpful texts guide the experience and interpret the visuals. The volume is perfect for independent students, as well as those in structured courses. The atlas is broken into four primary parts. Before the Reformation presents the larger political, religious, and economic context of Europe on the eve of the Reformation. Reformation presents the major contours of the Reformation, including Lutheran, Reformed, English, and Anabaptist movements. Catholic Reform and Counter-Reformation provides extensive information on the reforming movements within Catholicism and the responses to other movements. Finally, Early Modern Europe sheds fresh light on the movement and implications of the reformation in the later sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Genres: History, Reference, Christianity

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2015

About the author

Tim Dowley (Ph.D. in church history, University of Manchester) has been at the forefront of writing and editing for a new generation of resources on biblical studies and church history.

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting history of the European reformation. Because of the brevity of the writing, ther is often not an explanation of all the terminology, but it's fascinating to learn that the reformation was far bigger and longer than just Luther and Calvin. Sadly, it was also much bloodier than we are generally led to believe. After all the wars and executions because the church and rulers were so intertwined, it's easy to understand why the American founding fathers wanted to try a different way with a separation of church and state.

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good basic reference piece and the only atlas that I am aware of on the subject. I gave it a 4/5 because on more than one occasion when I was reading in the text about a place of historical importance the site was not on the accompanying map. I was able to work around it, but it became annoying after a bit.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the book very interesting. The major issue with this book is that maps do not always show the name of the cities / coutries stated in the text. It makes it hard to follow.

[Phillip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great summaries of historical events and I like having the maps to go with them. I was honestly a little disappointed with the detail on the maps.

[Randall Wallett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overall summary of the European reformation.

[Jane Stewart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good summary of the various reformations and blood shed. For me, maps make a book so enjoyed the tour around Europe and the world. As has been said previously, not all maps lined up with the text particularly well and the text was very brief in places.

[Gerry · Rating 2 out of 5]

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