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#305680 in Books Greengrass Mark 2015-11-10 2015-11-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.37 x 1.55 x 5.43l; 1.00 #File Name: 0143127918752 pagesChristendom Destroyed Europe 1517 1648
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful. An interesting and different takeBy Eric C. PetersenQuite an achievement by Greengrass who seems to have read about every document published in the 16th and 17th centuries. He breaks down "big picture" movements such as the Reformation; Counter Reformation; the wars of religion; 30 Years War and so forth into discreet examples of "small picture" events taking place in various parts of Europe at the same time; these smaller; localized events either gained wider traction; or not; and it was these knock-on movement that shaped the course of events. I wouldn't recommend this book for those without a general knowledge of the history of the period or tying the many specific examples Greengrass uses might not coalesce into a comprehensible picture; however; the bits and pieces do make for interesting reading. I thought his approach to the 30 Years War provided a most interesting insight of the conflict: It contains virtually no military history - unusual for coverage of a war - rather he looks at the changing pressures put on the major players in the conflict; their motives; changing alliances and so forth that well explains this most confusing conflict in a new light. Scholars of this period should find this book indispensable; for the average reader perhaps a bit of a challenge - why I gave it four instead of five stars. The author's writing style is approachable but also interestingly oblique and pithy. The outstanding characteristic of the book is the depth and breath of Greengrass's knowledge; a tribute to his outstanding scholarship. [Screen seems to have frozen up so I can't edit this; hopefully it makes some sense as is!]1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy David GravesGood history to know for the contemporary world.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Maurice Champagnevery scholarly; needed it for a class.
