Useful A-Level texts for 16th C Europe

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	"One of the least cluttered and easily accessible general histories of the 16th Century. Useful for both student and general reader."

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	"Superb book covering most of the first half of the century. Still relevant today, though based on the old-fashioned notion of concentrating on two men, Luther and Charles V"

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	"useful survey for the OCR modules."

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	"one of the best one-stop volumes for A Level pupils"

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	"accessible study that brings Charles V research up to date."

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	"probably one of the best short studies for AS modules so far on the market. Be wary of the pupils regarding the extracts as the only representatives of 'sources' though."

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	"Readable in depth one-stop volume on the reformation."

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	"excellent short study of Luther's career and ideas."

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	"accessible recent biography."

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	"reasonable introduction to Calvin and calvinism"

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	"excellent short study of Calvin's career and ideas."

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	"The ubiquitous Keith Randell- another readable introduction."

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	"excellent one volume account of the Catholic Reformation."

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	"classic account in English of the Dutch revolt against Philip II's Spain"

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	"watered-down version of Parker above."

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	"excellent essay-based study of the origins and development of the Dutch revolt. Written by specialists in their field."

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	"excellent study in power on Catherine de Medici"

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	"Superb study of Francis I"

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	"superb general survey of 16th Century France and the development of her nation-state in the midst of religious and dynastic upheaval."

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	"Indispensable collection of documents."

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	"excellent one-stop volume written by one of the best historians of France."

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	"readable and accessible biography of Philip II based on his own writings."

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	"Good one-stop survey of Philip's reign. Written by a practising teacher."

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	"reasonably comprehensive short study of Philip II's reign. Readable, but again watch out for the short extracts."

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	"Short and pithy study of Philip II. Good on historiography and what others have said about Philip's policy-making."