Delve into the history of the early Baptist church with this unique collection of martyrology accounts. Compiled by Benj......more
E. L. Powell’s ’Savonarola or The Reformation of a City with Other Addresses on Civic Righteousness’ is a stirring accou......more
This book provides a detailed account of the life of Cardinal Julian of the House of Cesarini, a prominent figure in the......more
This book provides a detailed analysis of the reign of Maximilian I, the Holy Roman Emperor. With a focus on his policie......more
This book presents a translation and commentary of chapters III-XI of Erasmus’ famous work ’Institutio Principis Christi......more
This concise history of the Italian Renaissance is based on the writings of John Addington Symonds, who was one of the m......more
This collection of letters offers a fascinating glimpse into the personal and public lives of some of the most prominent......more
A biographical account of Don John of Austria, an illegitimate son of King Philip II of Spain, during the 16th century. ......more
This fascinating memoir, written by one of the foremost early-19th-century historians of printing, tells the story of Jo......more
In this comprehensive history of the Reformation, Williston Walker examines the political, social, and religious factors......more
This monumental history of the reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, is a masterpiece of scholarship and storytelling.......more
This collection of biographical sketches, first published in the 16th century, celebrates the lives and accomplishments ......more
This book is a firsthand account of what life in Rome was like during the Renaissance period. The descriptions of the pe......more
This book provides a detailed account of the life, work, and remains of Christopher Columbus, the famous Italian explore......more
This book is a historical account of the Renaissance in Italy and its impact on the Catholic Church. The author explores......more
Written by Viglius van Zwichem, one of the most prominent chroniclers of the 16th century, this book recounts the events......more
Travel back in time to the golden age of intellectual and artistic discovery. The Great Events by Famous Historians offe......more
A meticulous study of the political and military factors influencing the relationship between the Latin and Teutonic nat......more
This book is a catalog of early printing monuments in Germany, the Low Countries, Italy, France, and England produced be......more
This is a comprehensive history of the reign of Emperor Charles V - a major figure who ruled over much of Europe during ......more
A classic work on the subject of the Reformation, this book tells the story of the religious and political conflicts tha......more
This comprehensive history of classical scholarship traces the evolution of classical studies from the ancient world to ......more
This book details the 16th-century reign of Philip II of Spain, who is known for his military prowess and his role in th......more
A biographical study of Peter Vischer and his family, who were renowned bronze founders in Nuremberg during the Renaissa......more
The Memoirs of Philip de Comines is a compelling and insightful account of some of the most important events in European......more
A biographical account of Don John of Austria, an illegitimate son of King Philip II of Spain, during the 16th century. ......more
A meticulous study of the political and military factors influencing the relationship between the Latin and Teutonic nat......more
This book is a catalog of early printing monuments in Germany, the Low Countries, Italy, France, and England produced be......more
This is a comprehensive history of the reign of Emperor Charles V - a major figure who ruled over much of Europe during ......more
Published in 1856, this volume by William H. Prescott details the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Prescott, a......more
Travel back in time to the lives of Anne and Mary Fitton, two sisters who lived during the late 16th and early 17th cent......more
This comprehensive history of the Catholic Church during the period of the Reformation provides an in-depth look at the ......more
This book details the 16th-century reign of Philip II of Spain, who is known for his military prowess and his role in th......more
Renaissance and Reformation is a comprehensive survey of the cultural, political, and intellectual developments that cha......more
Uncover the diplomatic correspondence between Sir Dudley Carleton and other key figures during his embassy in Holland fr......more
A classic work on the subject of the Reformation, this book tells the story of the religious and political conflicts tha......more
Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende Darstellung der Renaissance, einschlie lich ihrer Kunst, Architektur, Wissenschaft un......more
This book is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the workings of the Council of Basel, a major ......more
Typography, the art of printing with moveable type, was one of the most revolutionary inventions of the Renaissance era.......more
Explore the fascinating history of Emperor Frederick III through the eyes of Pope Pius II in this classic work of litera......more
Written in the late 16th century by Francis Walsingham, this book provides a fascinating insight into the religious cont......more
This book provides a detailed account of the life, work, and remains of Christopher Columbus, the famous Italian explore......more
This book is a firsthand account of what life in Rome was like during the Renaissance period. The descriptions of the pe......more
This monumental history of the reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, is a masterpiece of scholarship and storytelling.......more
This collection of biographical sketches, first published in the 16th century, celebrates the lives and accomplishments ......more
In this book, Newman highlights the infamies of the Habsburg dynasty in Europe. He examines the family’s crimes against ......more
This book provides a detailed account of the trial of George Buchanan, a Scottish scholar who was imprisoned and tried b......more
This seminal work by one of the foremost historians of the 19th century examines the complex relationship between the pa......more
This book provides an in-depth look at the history of the papacy during the period of the Reformation. Bishop Mandell Cr......more
This historic collection of correspondence gives a glimpse into the government and administration of the Low Countries d......more
Mark Gregory Pegg’s history of the Middle Ages opens and closes with martyrdom, the first that of a young Roman mother i......more
Covenant theology was a popular and controversial topic in early modern England. In particular, the biblical old covenan......more
The History of the House of Borgia: The Infamous Family of the Italian Renaissance! Do you know the WHOLE story of the H......more
The Portuguese Restoration of 1640 ended the dynastic union of Portugal and Spain. This book pioneers in reconstructing ......more
Writing Southern Italy before the Renaissance is the first comprehensive book in English to examine the works of trecent......more
This book explores the strategies adopted by the Jesuit missions under the Portuguese and Spanish patronage vis-à-vis Is......more
Whereas entire libraries discuss the religious and political history of the sixteenth century in Northern Europe, focuse......more
Reconstructs the lives of Henry VII’s new men--low-born ministers with legal, financial, political, and military skills ......more
Were mid-Tudor evangelicals roaring lions or meek lambs? Did they struggle with a minority complex, or were they comfort......more
Connections between the Society of Jesus and astrology used to appear as unexpected at best. Astrology was never viewed ......more
’Black but Human’ is the first study to focus on the visual representations of African slaves and ex-slaves in Spain dur......more
Through the exploration of nine common myths about the history and culture of early modern Europe, roughly 1350-1700, th......more
The Tiber river winds through the center of Rome. In the 16th century, the river was fundamental to the city’s life, pro......more
The Tiber river winds through the center of Rome. In the 16th century, the river was fundamental to the city’s life, pro......more
Watermarks 1450-1850 offers a concise history of the production of paper in Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the n......more
Seventeenth-Century Libraries: Problems and Perspectives presents key topics for understanding the theory and practice o......more
Dit rijk geïllusteerde biedt voor het eerst een compleet overzicht van alle gedrukte polder- en waterschapskaarten tot 1......more
New in paperback - An original new biography of Henry VIII’s last wife, Katherine Parr, which shows the strength of the ......more
Drama, Poetry and Music in Late-Renaissance Italy presents the first ever study of Lenora Bernardi’s life, alongside Eng......more
Drama, Poetry and Music in Late-Renaissance Italy presents the first ever study of Lenora Bernardi’s life, alongside Eng......more
A holistic, eye-opening history of one of the most significant turning points in Christianity, The Reformation as Renewa......more
Frances and Bess’ story continues in this new novella. Should be read after reading Countess of Intrigue (and ideally Th......more
State Communication and Public Politics in the Dutch Golden Age describes the political communication practices of the a......more
This is the first English translation of one of the most important treatises written during the late-Middle Ages in defe......more
The figure of the "professional" looms large in our contemporary society as an ideal for economic activity and socio-pol......more
In late-Trecento Florence, the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, humanist and chancellor Coluccio Salutati found himsel......more
This book discusses how early modern legal and medical definitions of intellectual disability influenced the characteris......more
Leo Teohari was born in Constanta, Romania. Leo holds both a law degree and a degree in international economics. Leo def......more
Leo Teohari was born in Constanta, Romania. Leo holds both a law degree and a degree in international economics. Leo def......more
On October 24, 1588, Paolo Barbieri murdered his wife, Isabella Caccianemici, stabbing her to death with his sword. Late......more
On October 24, 1588, Paolo Barbieri murdered his wife, Isabella Caccianemici, stabbing her to death with his sword. Late......more
With the rise of projects to create global histories and art histories, the Mongol Empire is now widely taken as a funda......more
How can the concept of nostalgia illuminate the culturally specific ways in which societies understand the contested rel......more
In Mary Queen of Scots: The First Biography, Ronald Santangeli has recovered a long-forgotten document of great historio......more
In 1454 the Sienese painter Francesco di Bartolomeo Alfei faced litigation from the Mercanzia in Siena for defaulting on......more
El volum reuneix contribucions de diverses disciplines que es dediquen a la història epistemològica medieval i renaixent......more
Michael Stolberg offers the first comprehensive presentation of medical training and day-to-day medical practice during ......more
This book examines England’s plural and protracted Reformations through the novel prism of the generations. Approaching ......more
Volume II documents and analyses genocide and extermination throughout the early modern and modern eras. It tracks their......more
Up late studying for that history test tomorrow? Stumped over a date or event from somewhere in the mists of time? Look ......more
An original, illuminating history of the northern European Renaissance in art, science, and philosophy, which often riva......more
The story of the Renaissance city and palace of Urbino, and the life of the extraordinary man who created it: Federico d......more
The Defence of the Seven Sacraments (in Latin, Assertio Septem Sacramentorum) is a theological treatise from 1521, writt......more
The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was the last European polity to renounce paganism and accept the Christian faith, at the en......more
Thomas Kaufmann, the leading European scholar of the Reformation, argues that the main motivations behind the Reformatio......more
From oaths and hand-kissing to coronations and baptisms, Power and Ceremony in European History considers the governing ......more
Der Band bietet 94 Briefe aus der Korrespondenz Bucers von Januar bis Juli 1534. Hier setzt sich die internationale Pers......more
A lavish survey of Renaissance master sculptor Donatello and his works--captured in photographs from some of the nation’......more
1520 explores the characters of two larger-than-life kings, whose rivalry and love-hate relations added a feisty edge to......more