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Reforming the North
James L. Larson
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Description for Reforming the North
hardcover. Reforming the North offers a broad perspective on the Protestant Reformation in Scandinavia and on the implications of the reformation for Northern history. Num Pages: 550 pages, 2 b/w illus. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HRCC9. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 150 x 42. Weight in Grams: 872.
The turbulence of the Protestant Reformation marks a turning point in European history, but the Scandinavian contribution to this revolution is not well known outside the Northern world. Reforming the North focuses on twenty-five years (1520–45 AD) of this history, during which Scandinavians terminated the medieval Union of Kalmar, toppled the Catholic Church, ended the commercial dominance of the German Hanse, and laid the foundations for centralized states on the ruins of old institutions and organizations. This book traces the chaotic and often violent transfer of resources and authority from the decentralized structures of medieval societies to the early modern ... Read more
The turbulence of the Protestant Reformation marks a turning point in European history, but the Scandinavian contribution to this revolution is not well known outside the Northern world. Reforming the North focuses on twenty-five years (1520–45 AD) of this history, during which Scandinavians terminated the medieval Union of Kalmar, toppled the Catholic Church, ended the commercial dominance of the German Hanse, and laid the foundations for centralized states on the ruins of old institutions and organizations. This book traces the chaotic and often violent transfer of resources and authority from the decentralized structures of medieval societies to the early modern ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
550
Condition
New
Number of Pages
550
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521765145
SKU
V9780521765145
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About James L. Larson
James L. Larson is Professor Emeritus of Scandinavian Languages at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the languages, literature, and history of northern Europe, with an emphasis on early modern history and culture. His interests in science, religion, and culture are unified by a concern with the process of secularization in Western culture. Larson has published several ... Read more
Reviews for Reforming the North
"...a well-narrated book." -Goran Malmstedt, American Historical Review "The author strikes a masterful balance between attention to detail and maintaining a clear, stumulating narrative. This book enhances our understanding of this period by treating it from a Scandinavian rather than a national perspective." -Jason Lavery, Luthern Quarterly "...Larson's book should be appreciated for its clarity by those looking for ... Read more