Europe In Renaissance And Reformation, 1453-1659 (1911)

By Mary Albright Hollings

Book Overview

""Europe in Renaissance and Reformation, 1453-1659"" is a historical book written by Mary A. Hollings in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the period of European history between the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and the end of the Thirty Years' War in 1659. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the Renaissance and Reformation, including art, literature, science, religion, politics, and warfare. It examines the major events and figures of the period, such as the Italian Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, the Age of Exploration, and the rise of the nation-state. The author also explores the social and cultural changes that took place during this time, including the emergence of humanism, the growth of printing and literacy, and the impact of the printing press on the spread of ideas. Overall, ""Europe in Renaissance and Reformation, 1453-1659"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal period in European history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Renaissance and Reformation, as well as for students and scholars of history, literature, art, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165343363
• ISBN13: 9781165343362
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"