Events That Changed the World Through the Sixteenth Century

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Except for the twentieth century, the period from the late Middle Ages through the sixteenth century witnessed the most significant developments in the history of the world. From the expulsion of the Muslims from Spain, through the flowering of the Renaissance, the religious strife of the Reformation, and the attempts by great empires to conquer their own continent and expand into the New World, the enormous political, religious, and social change took place on every continent of the globe are examined. These events and their impact have been carefully described and analyzed in this useful student resource. The events covered are: the Reconquista in Spain, the Renaissance, the Hundred Years' War, the Ming Dynasty Comes to Power, the Age of European Expansion Begins, the Development of Movable Type, the Fall of Constantinople, the Conquest of the New World, the Protestant Reformation, and the Spanish Armada. An introductory essay provides factual material about the event in a clear, concise, and chronological manner that makes complex history understandable. An interpretive essay, written by a recognized authority in the field, explores the short-term and long-term ramifications of the event. Each chapter concludes with a helpful annotated bibliography of further reading. A glossary, timeline of events, and table of ruling houses and dynasties across the globe provide additional reference value. Events That Changed the World Through the Sixteenth Century is an ideal addition to the high school, community college, and undergraduate reference shelf, as well as excellent supplementary reading for social studies and world history courses.

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The book is geared toward the high school, community college, and undergraduate student, as well as social studies and world history courses. It is an excellent supplementary text to standard reference works and textbooks dealing with the Medieval and Renaissance time periods.-American Reference Books Annual
[W]ill be useful to students as a reference.-The Historian
[W]ill be useful to students as a reference.The Historian
"Will be useful to students as a reference."-The Historian
"[W]ill be useful to students as a reference."-The Historian
"The book is geared toward the high school, community college, and undergraduate student, as well as social studies and world history courses. It is an excellent supplementary text to standard reference works and textbooks dealing with the Medieval and Renaissance time periods."-American Reference Books Annual

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Frank W. Thackeray is Professor of History at Indiana University Southeast. John E. Findling is Professor of History at Indiana University Southeast.