Books Tell You Why, Inc.

Very Good- condition with sunning around the board edges, wear to the upper and lower spine and a few bumped corners in a price-clipped Good+ dust-jacket with chipping and tearing around the edges and dampstaining along the lower front and spine. A previous owner's bookplate is on the front pastedown.

In Europe Divided, J.H. Elliott vividly describes the tumultuous period of 1559-1598, which saw the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire and the onset of the Protestant Reformation. This era was characterized by the Wars of Religion, which pitted Catholics against Protestants. Elliott provides rich detail on the political, social, and religious events of this time period, as well as on the people and places involved. This comprehensive work is an essential resource for students of European history, and will fascinate general readers as well.; 8vo ; 432 pages.

Price: $45.00