Gain a deep understanding of the impact of the Protestant Reformation on modern thought and knowledge. Written by renowned historian Charles Beard, this book explores the intellectual and cultural shifts that followed the Reformation and examines its lasting influence on fields such as science, politics, art, and philosophy. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the development of Western civilization and the evolution of ideas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.