Events that changed the world through the sixteenth century

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Events that changed the world through the sixteenth century

edited by Frank W. Thackeray & John E. Findling

(The Greenwood Press "Events that changed the world" series)

Greenwood Press, 2001

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

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.

Table of Contents

Preface The Reconquista, c.711-1492 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Pamela Beattie The Renaissance, c. 1300-1630 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Blake Beattie The Hundred Years' War, 1337-1453 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Daniel Webster Hollis, III The Ming Dynasty Comes to Power, 1368-1431 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Lung-kee Sun The Age of European Expansion Begins, c. 1450-c.1525 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Steven E. Siry The Development of Movable Type, c. 1450 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Alison Gulley The Fall of Constantinople, 1453 Introduction Interpretive Essay by John K. Cox The Conquest of the New World, 1492-c. 1550 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Clifford Staten The Protestant Reformation, c. 1517-1648 Introduction Interpretive Essay by Ineke Justiz The Spanish Armada Introduction Interpretive Essay by Connie S. Evans Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Timeline Appendix C: Ruling Houses and Dynasties Index

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  • NCID
    BA53600837
  • ISBN
    • 0313290792
  • LCCN
    00052132
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Westport
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 223 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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