Reformations Compared: Religious Transformations across Early Modern Europe

Reformations Compared is a collection of comparative studies of the Reformation in the sixteenth century, focusing on two or more comparable geographical spaces to understand how and why it unfolded differently. It rejects notions of insularity and seeks out connections and contrasts that shaped the experience of the Reformation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Reformations Compared is a comprehensive collection of comparative studies that delves into the profound impact of the Reformation across Europe during the sixteenth century. Spanning various geographical regions, each chapter focuses on two or more closely related areas, isolating the factors that contributed to the unique unfolding of the Reformation in each distinct setting. By rejecting the notion of insularity, the contributors aim to uncover the interconnectedness and contrasts that shaped the Reformation's experience, spanning from the Baltic to the Mediterranean and from Ireland to Transylvania. Through this exploration, the volume offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the conditions that facilitated the movement's success, as well as those that hindered it. By providing a broad vantage point, Reformations Compared encourages readers to reevaluate their understanding of this pivotal period in European history, shedding new light on its complexities and significance.

ISBN-13: 9781009468633