Europe and England in the Sixteenth Century (Routledge St.in the European Economy)

This innovative textbook uniquely combines an integrated survey of European and English history in the sixteenth century. The book is structured in three parts: the Western european Environment, The Rise of the Great Monarchies and the Crisis of the Great Monarchies. It covers political, social, religious and economic history from the late Renaissance to Mary Stuart and Philip II. It recognises the amount of common belief and interest between the British Isles and Western Europe in the century of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation and indicates how events on one side of the Channel influenced those on the other side. Key Features: • colourful and informative biographical sketches of major figures • clearly structured genealogical charts, chronologies and full glossaries • surveys of changing historiograhical debates, including contemporary issues • documentary exercises related to examination questions • lavish illustrations including maps, tables, photographs and line drawings Drawing on many years of classroom experience, Terry Morris presents in a highly readable and concise format the essential elements of narrative and debate while also indicating routes to follow for deeper and more advanced study. The book will be essential reading for students of early modern history. This Innovative Textbook Uniquely Combines An Integrated Survey Of European And English History In The Sixteenth Century. The Book Is Structured In Three Parts: The Western European Environment, The Rise Of The Great Monarchies And The Crisis Of The Great Monarchies. It Covers Political, Social, Religious And Economic History From The Late Renaissance To Mary Stuart And Philip Ii. It Recognises The Amount Of Common Belief And Interest Between The British Isles And Western Europe In The Century Of The Reformation And Counter-reformation And Indicates How Events On One Side Of The Channel Influenced Those On The Other Side. Key Features: * Colourful And Informative Biographical Sketches Of Major Figures * Clearly Structured Genealogical Charts, Chronologies And Full Glossaries * Surveys Of Changing Historiograhical Debates, Including Contemporary Issues * Documentary Exercises Related To Examination Questions * Lavish Illustrations Including Maps, Tables, Photographs And Line Drawings Drawing On Many Years Of Classroom Experience, Terry Morris Presents In A Highly Readable And Concise Format The Essential Elements Of Narrative And Debate While Also Indicating Routes To Follow For Deeper And More Advanced Study. The Book Will Be Essential Reading For Students Of Early Modern History. Pt. I. The Western European Environment -- Ch. 1. The Sixteenth Century In Context -- Ch. 2. The Intellectual Context Of The Sixteenth Century -- Ch. 3. The European Reconnaissance -- Ch. 4. The First Generation Of Religious Reform -- Ch. 5. Calvin And Calvinism -- Ch. 6. The Catholic Counter-reformation -- Pt. Ii. The Rise Of The Great Monarchies -- Ch. 7. Spain 1469-1555: From Unification To World Power -- Ch. 8. England In The Reign Of Henry Vii -- Ch. 9. International Conflict -- Ch. 10. Henry Viii: The Ascendancy Of Wolsey -- Ch. 11. The Henrician Reformation -- Ch. 12. France In The Reigns Of Francis I And Henry Ii -- Pt. Iii. The Crisis Of The Great Monarchies -- Ch. 13. Germany And The Holy Roman Empire In The Time Of Charles V -- Ch. 14. The Reigns Of Edward And Mary: A Mid-tudor Crisis? -- Ch. 15. The French Wars Of Religion -- Ch. 16. The Revolt Of The Netherlands -- Ch. 17. Spain Under Philip Ii -- Ch. 18. The England Of Elizabeth: State, Church And Society -- Ch. 19. The England Of Elizabeth: The Realm In Danger -- Ch. 20. Henry Iv And The Recovery Of France. T.a. Morris. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This innovative textbook uniquely combines an integrated survey of European and English history in the sixteenth century. The book is structured in three parts: the Western European Environment, The Rise of the Great Monarchies and the Crisis of the Great Monarchies. It covers political, social, religious and economic history from the late Renaissance to the end of the reigns of Elizabeth I and Phillip II. It recognises the amount of common belief and interest between the British Isles and Western Europe in the century of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation and indicates how events were linked.Key features:* colourful and informative biographical sketches of major figures* clearly structured genealogical charts, chronologies and full glossaries* surveys of changing historiographical debates, including contemporary issues* documentary exercises related to examination questions* lavish illustrations including maps, tables, photographs and line drawings This textbook combines an integrated survey of European and English history in the 16th century. It is structured in three parts: the Western European environment, the rise of the great monarchies and the crisis of the great monarchies. The book covers political, social, religious and economic history from the late Renaissance to the end of the reigns of Elizabeth I and Phillip II. It recognizes the amount of common belief and interest between the British Isles and Western Europe in the century of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation and indicates how events were linked.; This volume features: biographical sketches of major figures; genealogical charts, chronologies and full glossaries; surveys of changing historiograhical debates, including contemporary issues; and documentary exercises related to examination questions A unique integrated survey of European and English history in the sixteenth century. Morris presents in a highly readable format the key elements of narrative and debate which will be essential reading for all students of early modern history