The European Reformation

by Vivian Green, Asa Briggs (Editor)

Green's account of the Protestant Reformation which was inspired by, among others, Martin Luther and John Calvin, looks at the main personalities, events and ideas of this ferment of change, revealing the medieval background to many of the leading ideas of the reformation, and considering the long-term legacy of radicalism and individualism which it created. Separate chapters deal with the Reformation in England, Germany, Switzerland, France, the Low Countries and Scandinavia.

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 1998

Reviews

[Stephen McQuiggan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fear the Anabaptists!
Initiated in 1517 by mad monk Luther, the Reformation swept a broom through the religious and political corridors of Europe. Facts, figures, complicated matters of great import, all presented in a succinct, illuminating manner. A triumph of brevity.

[Marc Lamot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting and concise treatment of the development of the Reformation. With focus on the relevant issues: its influence on individualism, democracy, and the Puritan ethics. Nice read, but not really a work of reference.