The Reformation: A History

Written by Patrick Collinson

Narrated by John McDonough

Renowned scholar Patrick Collinson is Regius Professor of Modern History, Emeritus, Cambridge. He states, "The Reformation (and Counter Reformation) was the blast furnace in which the modern state was forged." This engaging work offers a concise overview of the ecumenical revolution of the late medieval and Renaissance periods. Narrator John McDonough's presentation of the spiritual and the secular elements that led to religious reform will captivate listeners.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 11, 2008
• ISBN: 9781449801496

Patrick Collinson

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Reviews for The Reformation

[david_schutz_3 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Some have criticise this as a rambling book. But they have come to it with the wrong expectations thinking it to be a simple fact and name history of the Reformation. In fact it is a masterful reflection of the overall meaning of the Reformation aimed at understanding the revolution remove meant that led to the modern world. Both the author and the narrator a highly to be commended, the first for his breath of knowledge and the second for the excellence with which this work is read.

[marthahuntley · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is more a philosophical history of the Reformation than a standard, chronological history. It is very interesting in some parts, not so much so in some places. I found what he had to say about the Reformation in England the most intriguing. Martha Huntley

[billmeister16 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was one of the most entertaining reads I have come across on the Reformation. Full of sarcasm and humor, Collinson recounts the Reformation and its impact with a great deal of wit and passion.