Reformation in the Low Countries, 1500-1620

This general history of the Reformation in the Netherlands covers the key developments in the process of reformation in the Low Countries during the sixteenth century, particularly focusing on the political context and its role in the Revolt against the Habsburg regime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive and accessible general history of the Reformation in the Netherlands delves into the pivotal developments that shaped the religious landscape across the Low Countries during the sixteenth century. Spanning fifty years of scholarly literature, Christine Kooi's work specifically focuses on the political context of the era, examining how religious change unfolded amidst the integration and disintegration of the Habsburg composite state in the Netherlands.

In-depth analysis is given to the Reformation's significant role in both fostering and exacerbating the Revolt against the Habsburg regime in the later sixteenth century. The book also explores how the Reformation played a crucial part in the formation of the region's two successor states, the Dutch Republic and the Southern Netherlands.

Reformation in the Low Countries, 1500-1620 serves as a vital resource for scholars and students of early modern European history, offering a consolidated and up-to-date synthesis of specialized research on the Low Countries in one comprehensive volume. By exploring the complex interplay between religion, politics, and society during this transformative period, this book provides a deeper understanding of the historical forces that shaped the Netherlands and its neighboring regions.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009073950