The First Half Of The Seventeenth Century (1906)

by Herbert John Clifford Grierson

Book Overview

""The First Half of the Seventeenth Century"" is a historical book written by Herbert John Clifford Grierson and first published in 1906. The book examines the political and cultural events that occurred in Europe during the first half of the seventeenth century. It covers the period from the end of the Renaissance to the beginning of the Enlightenment, a time of significant change and upheaval in Europe. The book explores the rise of the nation-state, the Thirty Years' War, the English Civil War, and the emergence of new ideas in philosophy, science, and literature. Grierson also discusses the impact of the Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution on European society during this period. The book provides a detailed analysis of the major political and cultural movements that shaped Europe during this time, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104491494
• ISBN13: 9781104491499
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"