Tumultuous 16th century: Habsburgs, witches, heretics, bloody uprisings.
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The book by the renowned historian Francis Wheen is dedicated to the pivotal period in European history - the extraordinarily long and eventful 16th century. This is a crucial turning point that embodies the characteristics of the fading Middle Ages with its witch hunts, the Reformation, brutal wars, and the dawn of the New Age, an era of change and scientific discoveries. War follows war, uprisings erupt in Europe, and witches are burned at the stake. Ottoman troops invade Europe. Martin Luther writes the '95 Theses' and is excommunicated from the church. The boundaries of the Habsburg dominions extend so far that they will later be called an empire, 'on which the sun never sets'.
The author unfolds a vibrant tapestry before the reader, featuring Emperor Charles V and William of Orange, great artists, and the harsh inquisition. In one captivating book, Wheen manages to capture the entire 16th century, laying the foundations of modern society. The historian's attention does not escape the famous monarchs or the most ordinary people.
'Some consider this century transitional: a historical bridge to the Enlightenment, the cradle of our present worldview. But the starting point for the society of knowledge, as we know it today, was indeed set in the 16th century... From this century onwards, people decisively look forward, not backward' (Francis Wheen).
Author:
Author:Veyns Francis
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Historical Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21.7x14.7x2.5 cm
Series:
Series:Historical Interest
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-389-20214-6
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