Handbook of European History, 1400-1600: Late Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformations : Visions, Programs and Outcomes [Hardcover]

Thomas A. Brady (Author, Editor), Heiko Augustinus Oberman (Editor), James D. Tracy (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1995

This is volume two of a two-volume set which brings together leading scholars to present current knowledge and thinking about European history between 1400 and 1600: in the late Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation. The work should be of value to students, specialists and non-specialists alike. 40 scholars in the field present the state of knowledge about the major themes, main controversies and fruitful directions for research of European history in this era. This volume covers the early stages of the process by which newly-established confessional structures began to work their way among the populace.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'"Ein hist. Handbuch, das nicht nur lesbar ist, sondern zum Durchlesen verf]hrt, gehvrt gewi_ zu den Seltenheiten. Die anregende Qualitdt dieses Handbuchs beruht auf der Kompetenz der Autoren...'
Hans-Christoph Rublack, "Archiv f]r Reformationsgeschichte, 1994.
'..".an extremely useful survey of current research, clearly and succinctly presented...A "must purchase" for established scholars, graduate students, and libraries!!'
Caroline Walker Bynum.
'"Like volume 1, this volume may be highly recommended. Its 21 contributors provide brief, up-to-date, usefule summaries of their assigned fields, as well as excellent bibliographies.'
P.L. Kintner, "Choice, 1996.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 722 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub; Edition Unstated edition (June 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004097619
• ISBN-13: 978-9004097612
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,445,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)