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Title: The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09
Note: This volume covers A.D. 1517-1557
Credits: E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09" by Johnson, Horne, and Rudd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume presents a comprehensive exploration of significant events that have shaped world history, particularly focusing on the Protestant Reformation and the influential figures involved, such as Martin Luther. Through a series of narratives provided by renowned historians, the work aims to shed light on the complex interplay of religion, politics, and society during this transformative period. The opening of the volume sets the stage for understanding the Protestant Reformation, beginning with an outline of its historical context and significance. It highlights Martin Luther's pivotal role in challenging the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, sparked by his opposition to the selling of indulgences. The text elaborates on the reactions from both the Church and secular powers, detailing the growing discontent among the populace and the eventual religious upheaval that spread across Europe. This initial section serves as a precursor to a more detailed examination of specific events and figures that defined the Reformation, creating a compelling narrative that captures the urgency and stakes of this crucial epoch in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Editor: Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931
Editor: Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942
Editor: Rudd, John, LL. D.
EBook No.: 26337
Published: Aug 17, 2008
Downloads: 277
Language: English
Subject: World history
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09
Note: This volume covers A.D. 1517-1557
Credits: E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09" by Johnson, Horne, and Rudd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume presents a comprehensive exploration of significant events that have shaped world history, particularly focusing on the Protestant Reformation and the influential figures involved, such as Martin Luther. Through a series of narratives provided by renowned historians, the work aims to shed light on the complex interplay of religion, politics, and society during this transformative period. The opening of the volume sets the stage for understanding the Protestant Reformation, beginning with an outline of its historical context and significance. It highlights Martin Luther's pivotal role in challenging the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, sparked by his opposition to the selling of indulgences. The text elaborates on the reactions from both the Church and secular powers, detailing the growing discontent among the populace and the eventual religious upheaval that spread across Europe. This initial section serves as a precursor to a more detailed examination of specific events and figures that defined the Reformation, creating a compelling narrative that captures the urgency and stakes of this crucial epoch in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Editor: Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931
Editor: Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942
Editor: Rudd, John, LL. D.
EBook No.: 26337
Published: Aug 17, 2008
Downloads: 277
Language: English
Subject: World history
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.