The reformation in Poland : Some social and economic aspects by Paul Fox
"The Reformation in Poland: Some Social and Economic Aspects" by Paul Fox is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the nuanced social and economic factors that contributed to the rise and fall of the Reformation movement in Poland, arguing that these elements played a more significant role than purely religious motivations. Fox's examination extends from the early phenomena of reform in Poland to the key events
that shaped the trajectory of religious change during a pivotal era in European history. The opening of the text establishes a solid foundation for understanding the social and economic background that facilitated the Reformation in Poland. It discusses the independent attitudes of Polish princes and clergy toward papal authority, highlighting historical instances where they made decisive moves against clerical imposition. It also introduces the influences of humanism and prior reform movements, suggesting that the groundwork laid by figures like Wycliffe and the Hussites shaped a receptive environment for Reformation ideas. Overall, the beginning effectively sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of how socio-economic factors intertwined with religious change in Poland during the sixteenth century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fox, Paul, 1874-1961 |
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| LoC No. | 25001665 |
| Title | The reformation in Poland : Some social and economic aspects |
| Original Publication | Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins Press, 1924. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Reformation -- Poland |
| Subject | Poland -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Poland -- Economic conditions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71974 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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