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, socioeconomic structures, gender relations, and cultural values in early modern Europe. In approaching the European Reformation as a long-term process, Wallace argues that the classic sixteenth-century religious struggles with the resolutions proposed by reformers such as Luther, were not fully realized for most Christians until the early eighteenth century.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Religion

240 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!