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jimmypat's review
5.0
Belloc writes a clear, concise, and fairly balanced view of the hows and whys of the Reformation. Just like today, the theme of societal change at the time was to “follow the money.” Alas, we never learn.
I must also say that it’s a terrible crime that Belloc is not more widely read these days - an incredible writer with a brilliant mind.
I must also say that it’s a terrible crime that Belloc is not more widely read these days - an incredible writer with a brilliant mind.
hildegard's review
4.0
Excellent re-examination of the Reformation. My reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is actually not the author's fault: he assumes a historical knowledge base that is no longer a given. (I spent quite a bit of time looking things up -- which I am totally fine with -- but there were a couple of places where I couldn't quite follow.)
fizleglitz's review
4.0
I think I would have given it 5 stars, but it needed some kind of footnotes or something - would have made for a much stronger essay.
Belloc is very insightful, glad to have read about the Reformation from a perspective that you do not see in our Protestant-heavy history books, I would definitely recommend this.
Belloc is very insightful, glad to have read about the Reformation from a perspective that you do not see in our Protestant-heavy history books, I would definitely recommend this.
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