Europe's Reformations, 1450-1650: Doctrine, Politics, and Community (Critical Issues in History)

The Reformation: A History by James D.

Tracy is a groundbreaking exploration of early modern Europe's pivotal turning point.

This comprehensive and lucid history offers new insights into the complex religious, political, and social processes that shaped this transformative era.

With a focus on the profound continuities between medieval Catholic Europe and the multi-confessional sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Tracy's revised edition includes new material on Eastern Europe, the experiences of ordinary people, and the emergence of pluralistic societies.

This book is essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the historical foundations of modern society.