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Christendom Destroyed: Europe 1517-1648 (The Penguin History of Europe)

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Christendom Destroyed: Europe 1517-1648 (The Penguin History of Europe)

A remarkable new volume in the critically acclaimed Penguin History of Europe series

From peasants to princes, no one was untouched by the spiritual and intellectual upheaval of the sixteenth century. Martin Lutherâ€™s challenge to church authorityÂ forced Christians to examine their beliefs in ways that shook the foundations of their religion. The subsequent divisions, fed by dynastic rivalries and military changes, fundamentally altered the relations between ruler and ruled. Geographical and scientific discoveries challenged the unity of Christendom as a belief community.Â Europe, with all its divisions, emerged instead as a geographical projection. Chronicling these dramatic changes, Thomas More, Shakespeare, Montaigne, and Cervantes created works that continue to resonate with us.

Spanning the years 1517 to 1648, Christendom Destroyed is Mark Greengrassâ€™s magnum opus: a rich tapestry that fosters a deeper understanding of Europeâ€™s identity today.
Country USA
Brand Penguin Books
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2015-11-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143127918

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