During the 16th century a movement started that culminated in the founding of Protestantism. The story of ecclesiastical reform as it developed into contending factions, and as it interacted with the political, social, economic and philosophical currents of the age, is unfolded in this book. Illustrations (some color), facsimiles, color maps, portraits (some color).
Troubled time
Reformer
Leaders of the protest
Europe aroused
"Counter reformation"
Revolution in letters
Lean days for art
Power of Protestantism