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Ferdinand II, Counter-Reformation Emperor, 1578-1637

By: Robert Bireley

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Ferdinand II, Counter-Reformation Emperor, 1578-1637

By: Robert Bireley

Emperor Ferdinand II (1619-1637) stands out as a crucial figure in the Counter-Reformation in central Europe, a leading player in the Thirty Years War, the most important ruler in the consolidation of the Habsburg monarchy, and the emperor who reinvigorated the office after its decline under his two predecessors. This is the first biography of Ferdinand since a long-outdated one written in German in 1978 and the first ever in English. It looks at his reign as territorial ruler of Inner Austria from 1598 until his election as emperor and especially at the influence of his mother, the formidable Archduchess Maria, in order to understand his later policies as emperor. This book focuses on the consistency of his policies and the profound influence of religion on his policies throughout his career. It also follows the contest at court between those who favored consolidation of the Habsburg lands and those who aimed for expansion in the empire, as well as between those who favored a militant religious policy and those who advocated a moderate one.

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1107067154

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Religion and Politics in the Age of the Counterreformation

Emperor Ferdinand II, William Lamormaini, S.J., and the Formation of Imperial Policy

By: Robert Bireley, S.J.

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Religion and Politics in the Age of the Counterreformation

Emperor Ferdinand II, William Lamormaini, S.J., and the Formation of Imperial Policy

By: Robert Bireley, S.J.

Confirming what historians have long suspected--that the influence of a court confessor could be crucial for the formation of policy--Bireley explores the relationship between Ferdinand and Lamormaini during the Thirty Years War. The author shows how Lamormaini planned for the restoration of Catholicism in Germany and documents in detail his influence on Ferdinand, his conflict with Ferdinand's first minister, and his relationships with other important figures in Vienna and Rome. Originally published in 1981. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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1469610051

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The Counter-Reformation Prince

Anti-Machiavellianism or Catholic Statecraft in Early Modern Europe

By: Robert Bireley, S.J.

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The Counter-Reformation Prince

Anti-Machiavellianism or Catholic Statecraft in Early Modern Europe

By: Robert Bireley, S.J.

Bireley explores the anti-Machavellian tradition of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Europe and the writers who cultivated it, including Giovanni Botero and Justus Lipsius. The tradition produced an international political literature that is immensely important for understanding the Counter-Reformation, Baroque culture, and early modern politics and diplomacy. Originally published in 1990. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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1469606461

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Early Modern England 1485-1714

A Narrative History

By: Robert Bucholz,Newton Key

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Early Modern England 1485-1714

A Narrative History

By: Robert Bucholz,Newton Key

The new, fully-updated edition of the popular introduction to the Tudor-Stuart period—offers fresh scholarship and improved readability. Early Modern England 1485-1714 is the market-leading introduction to the Tudor-Stuart period of English history. This accessible and engaging volume enables readers to understand the political, religious, cultural, and socio-economic forces that propelled the nation from small feudal state to preeminent world power. The authors, leading scholars and teachers in the field, have designed the text for those with little or no prior knowledge of the subject. The book's easy-to-follow narrative explores the world the English created and inhabited between the 15th and 18th centuries. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest scholarship on the subject, such as Henry VIII’s role in the English Reformation and the use of gendered language by Elizabeth I. A new preface addresses the theme of periodization, while revised chapters offer fresh perspectives on proto-industrialization in England, economic developments in early modern London, merchants and adventurers in the Middle East, the popular cultural life of ordinary people, and more. Offering a lively, reader-friendly narrative of the period, this text: Offers a wide-ranging overview of two and half centuries of English history in one volume Highlights how social and cultural changes affected ordinary English people at various stages of the time period Explores how the Irish, Scots, and Welsh affected English history Features maps, charts, genealogies and illustrations throughout the text Includes access to a companion website containing online resources Early Modern England 1485-1714 is an indispensable resource for undergraduate students in early modern England courses, as well as students in related fields such as literature and Renaissance studies.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118532201

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The Refashioning of Catholicism, 1450-1700

A Reassessment of the Counter-Reformation

By: Robert Bireley

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The Refashioning of Catholicism, 1450-1700

A Reassessment of the Counter-Reformation

By: Robert Bireley

Unlike the traditional terms Counter-Reformation or Catholic Reform, this book does not see Catholicism from 1450 to 1700 primarily in relationship to the Protestant Reformation but as both shaped by the revolutionary changes of the early modern period and actively refashioning itself in response to these changes: the emergence of the early modern state; economic growth and social dislocation; the expansion of Europe across the seas; the Renaissance; and, to be sure, the Protestant Reformation. Bireley devotes particular attention to new methods of evangelization in the Old World and the New, education at the elementary, secondary and university levels, the new active religious orders of women and men, and the effort to create a spirituality for the Christian living in the world. A final chapter looks at the issues raised by Machiavelli, Galileo and Pascal. Robert Bireley is a leading Jesuit historian and uniquely well placed to reassess this centrally important subject for understanding the dynamics of early modern Europe. This book will be of great value to all those studying the political, social, religious and cultural history of the period.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1349275484

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The Jesuits and the Thirty Years War

Kings, Courts, and Confessors

By: Robert Bireley

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The Jesuits and the Thirty Years War

Kings, Courts, and Confessors

By: Robert Bireley

This book brings to light the extent to which the Thirty Years War was a religious war.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521820170

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Religion and Politics in the Age of the Counterreformation

Emperor Ferdinand II, William Lamormaini, S.J., and the Formation of Imperial Policy

By: Robert Bireley, S.J.

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Religion and Politics in the Age of the Counterreformation

Emperor Ferdinand II, William Lamormaini, S.J., and the Formation of Imperial Policy

By: Robert Bireley, S.J.

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The Counter-Reformation Prince

Anti-Machiavellianism or Catholic Statecraft in Early Modern Europe

By: Robert Bireley, S.J.

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Anti-Machiavellianism or Catholic Statecraft in Early Modern Europe

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Ferdinand II, Counter-Reformation Emperor, 1578-1637

Ferdinand II, Counter-Reformation Emperor, 1578-1637

Religion and Politics in the Age of the Counterreformation

Religion and Politics in the Age of the Counterreformation

The Counter-Reformation Prince

The Counter-Reformation Prince

Early Modern England 1485-1714

Early Modern England 1485-1714

The Refashioning of Catholicism, 1450-1700

The Refashioning of Catholicism, 1450-1700

The Jesuits and the Thirty Years War

The Jesuits and the Thirty Years War

Religion and Politics in the Age of the Counterreformation

Religion and Politics in the Age of the Counterreformation

The Counter-Reformation Prince

The Counter-Reformation Prince

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