Milestones Of History: 5 Reform And Revolt
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
In the crucible of the sixteenth century, Europe was torn apart by forces of religious upheaval and political rebellion that would permanently reshape the Western world — Milestones of History: Reform and Revolt chronicles this pivotal era through a richly illustrated and meticulously researched narrative. The fifth volume in the celebrated Milestones of History series, it presents the defining events and figures of the Reformation — from Martin Luther's theological rebellion to the armed revolts that shook the Holy Roman Empire — grounding each milestone in its precise historical moment, as reflected in the volume's dated visual timelines spanning 1543 to 1566. The series is renowned for its accessible yet authoritative tone, combining high-quality period imagery with scholarly commentary to bring history to life for a broad readership. This volume argues that the era of Reform and Revolt was not merely a chapter of religious dispute, but a fundamental reorganisation of power, conscience, and society that echoes into modernity. Ideal for students, historians, and enthusiasts of European history alike, it leaves the reader pondering a central question: when institutions crack under the weight of reform, what kind of world emerges from the revolt?
Author: Various
Format: Hardback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
In the crucible of the sixteenth century, Europe was torn apart by forces of religious upheaval and political rebellion that would permanently reshape the Western world — Milestones of History: Reform and Revolt chronicles this pivotal era through a richly illustrated and meticulously researched narrative. The fifth volume in the celebrated Milestones of History series, it presents the defining events and figures of the Reformation — from Martin Luther's theological rebellion to the armed revolts that shook the Holy Roman Empire — grounding each milestone in its precise historical moment, as reflected in the volume's dated visual timelines spanning 1543 to 1566. The series is renowned for its accessible yet authoritative tone, combining high-quality period imagery with scholarly commentary to bring history to life for a broad readership. This volume argues that the era of Reform and Revolt was not merely a chapter of religious dispute, but a fundamental reorganisation of power, conscience, and society that echoes into modernity. Ideal for students, historians, and enthusiasts of European history alike, it leaves the reader pondering a central question: when institutions crack under the weight of reform, what kind of world emerges from the revolt?