Reformation

500 years ago, Europe went through one of the most remarkable and turbulent periods of its history as the lines of political and theological power were re-written both in ways nuanced, subtle and philosophical, and in bloody massacre and destruction. Published to coincide with the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, this absorbing and insightful book offers a deep and engaging analysis of events that still echo loudly in today's world. Featuring a re-analysis of Calvin and current understandings of the word 'Calvinist' this great book represents the culmination of many years extensive work. "Reformation" is acclaimed hournalist, writer and historian Harry Reid's magnum opus.

'Reid breathes life into the extraordinary personalities and writes with fluency and pace, articulating trenchant, provocative and often controversial judgments on virtually every page of this very readable book.' TM Devine, Sir William Fraser Professor of Scottish History and Palaeography, University of Edinburgh. 'Harry Reid is a gifted journalist, and this book was just waiting to be written by him. We need a new and accessible look at the Reformation in all its revolutionary complexity, and this is it. It's a smashing read.' Richard Holloway 'Each reader of this fine book will draw their own conclusions - I do commend it to a wide audience.' Keith Patrick Cardinal O'Brien, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh 'Reformation is a book to be devoutly devoured. It is written with Harry Reid's renowned journalistic flair, but coloured by a scholarly undertone that adds weight and substance. The great characters and events of one of the most influential movements in history have found in Reid a chronicler and debater worthy of their stature - brilliant, complex, and fallible as that was.' Rosemary Goring, Editor of Scotland the Autobiography

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