History Of The Reformation In Germany

By Leopold von Ranke and Robert A. Johnson

Book Overview

""History of the Reformation in Germany"" is a book written by Leopold von Ranke, a 19th-century German historian. The book details the events and key figures of the Protestant Reformation in Germany, which began in the early 16th century and led to the establishment of various Protestant denominations. Ranke's work provides a comprehensive overview of the religious, political, and social factors that contributed to the Reformation, including the corruption of the Catholic Church, the rise of humanism, and the influence of Martin Luther and other reformers. The book also explores the conflicts and tensions that arose between Catholics and Protestants during this period, as well as the impact of the Reformation on German society and culture.Ranke's writing style is highly detailed and analytical, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to support his arguments and provide a nuanced understanding of the complex events he describes. The book is widely regarded as a seminal work on the Reformation and has been translated into numerous languages.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: 1163312681
• ISBN13: 9781163312681
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 814 Pages
• Weight: 3.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"