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This bestselling, seminal book - a general survey of Europe in the era of 'Renaissance and Reformation' - was originally published in Denys Hay's famous Series, A General History of Europe. It looks at sixteenth-century Europe as a complex but interconnected whole, rather than as a mosaic of separate states. The authors explore its different aspects through the various political structures of the age - empires, monarchies, city-republics - and how they functioned and related to one another. A strength of the book remains the space it devotes to the growing importance of town-life in the sixteenth century, and to the economic background of political change.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Insight into Europe's complex political and economic transformation.
Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by the Renaissance and Reformation eras, this book offers a comprehensive look at how different regions in Europe interconnected politically and culturally. Its detailed exploration of city-life and economic shifts provides a vivid picture of the period’s dynamic changes. It's a perfect read for history enthusiasts who want a thorough understanding of Europe’s influential centuries.
