Events That Changed the World Through the Sixteenth Century: (The Greenwood Press "Events That Changed the World" Series)

Except for the twentieth century, the period from the late Middle Ages through the sixteenth century witnessed the most significant developments in the history of the world. From the expulsion of the Muslims from Spain, through the flowering of the Renaissance, the religious strife of the Reformation, and the attempts by great empires to conquer their own continent and expand into the New World, the enormous political, religious, and social change took place on every continent of the globe are examined. These events and their impact have been carefully described and analyzed in this useful student resource. The events covered are: the "Reconquista" in Spain, the Renaissance, the Hundred Years' War, the Ming Dynasty Comes to Power, the Age of European Expansion Begins, the Development of Movable Type, the Fall of Constantinople, the Conquest of the New World, the Protestant Reformation, and the Spanish Armada. An introductory essay provides factual material about the event in a clear, concise, and chronological manner that makes complex history understandable. An interpretive essay, written by a recognized authority in the field, explores the short-term and long-term ramifications of the event. Each chapter concludes with a helpful annotated bibliography of further reading. A glossary, timeline of events, and table of ruling houses and dynasties across the globe provide additional reference value. "Events That Changed the World Through the Sixteenth Century" is an ideal addition to the high school, community college, and undergraduate reference shelf, as well as excellent supplementary reading for social studies and world history courses.

Illustrates significant historical developments witnessed from the late Middle Ages through the sixteenth century.

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Having been subjected to wave after wave of undergraduate students whose knowledge of history is sadly deficient, Thackery and Findling (both history, Indiana U.-Southeast) have conscripted other historians to describe and evaluate ten events that had global impact during the 15th and 16th centuries. Those range from the through the rise of the Ming dynasty, moveable type, and the conquest of the New World to the Spanish Armada. Appended are a glossary without pronunciation, a timeline, and charts of ruling houses and dynasties. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Preliminaries 2 Contents 6 Illustrations 8 Preface 10 1 The Reconquista c 711 1492 14 2 The Renaissance c 1300 1630 36 3 The Hundred Years War 1337 1453 58 4 The Ming Dynasty Comes to Power 1368 1431 78 5 The Age of European Expansion Begins c 1450 c 1525 98 6 The Development of Movable Type, c. 1450 116 7 The Fall of Constantinople 1453 136 8 The Conquest of the New World 1492 c 1550 156 9 The Protestant Reformation c 1517 1648 174 10 The Spanish Armada 1588 196 Appendix A Glossary 214 Appendix B Timeline 218 Appendix C Ruling Houses and Dynasties 222 Index 226 About the Editors and Contributors 234 The period from the late Middle Ages through the sixteenth century witnessed some of the most significant developments in the history of the world. These events and their impact have been carefully described and analyzed in this student resource. Illustrates significant historical developments witnessed from the late Middle Ages through the sixteenth century. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved