Useful A-Level texts for 16th C Europe

A Listmania! list by Mr Richard Fitzsimmons (Scotland)
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Europe in the Sixteenth Century (Blackwell History of Europe)
1.  Europe in the Sixteenth Century (Blackwell History of Europe) by Andrew Pettegree
The list author says:
  "One of the least cluttered and easily accessible general histories of the 16th Century. Useful for both student and general reader."
£20.69   Used & New from: £6.41

Reformation Europe 1517-1559 (Blackwell Classic Histories of Europe)
2.  Reformation Europe 1517-1559 (Blackwell Classic Histories of Europe) by Geoffrey R. Elton
The list author says:
  "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"
£20.57   Used & New from: £1.99
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Clash of Empires: Europe 1498-1560 (Cambridge Perspectives in History)
3.  Clash of Empires: Europe 1498-1560 (Cambridge Perspectives in History) by Martin D. W. Jones
The list author says:
  "useful survey for the OCR modules."
£14.95   Used & New from: £1.37
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Emperor Charles V (Seminar Studies In History)
4.  Emperor Charles V (Seminar Studies In History) by Dr Martyn Rady
The list author says:
  "one of the best one-stop volumes for A Level pupils"
£11.69   Used & New from: £0.01

Emperor Charles V: 1500-1558
5.  Emperor Charles V: 1500-1558 by Wim Blockmans
The list author says:
  "accessible study that brings Charles V research up to date."
£17.09   Used & New from: £12.50
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Luther and the German Reformation, 1517-55 (Access to History)
6.  Luther and the German Reformation, 1517-55 (Access to History) by Keith Randell
The list author says:
  "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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The Sixteenth-Century Reformation (Access to History - Themes)
7.  The Sixteenth-Century Reformation (Access to History - Themes) by Geoffrey Woodward
The list author says:
  "Readable in depth one-stop volume on the reformation."
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Luther (Lancaster Pamphlets)
8.  Luther (Lancaster Pamphlets) by Michael Mullett
The list author says:
  "excellent short study of Luther's career and ideas."
£15.99   Used & New from: £0.01

Martin Luther (Routledge Historical Biographies)
9.  Martin Luther (Routledge Historical Biographies) by Michael Mullett
The list author says:
  "accessible recent biography."
£16.14   Used & New from: £7.86
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Calvin and the Later Reformation (Access to History)
10.  Calvin and the Later Reformation (Access to History) by Keith Randell
The list author says:
  "reasonable introduction to Calvin and calvinism"
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Calvin (Lancaster Pamphlets)
11.  Calvin (Lancaster Pamphlets) by Michael Mullett
The list author says:
  "excellent short study of Calvin's career and ideas."
£13.59   Used & New from: £0.01

The Catholic and Counter Reformations (Access to History)
12.  The Catholic and Counter Reformations (Access to History) by Keith Randell
The list author says:
  "The ubiquitous Keith Randell- another readable introduction."
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The Catholic Reformation
13.  The Catholic Reformation by Michael Mullett
The list author says:
  "excellent one volume account of the Catholic Reformation."
£22.99   Used & New from: £13.59

The Dutch Revolt (Pelican)
14.  The Dutch Revolt (Pelican) by Geoffrey Parker
The list author says:
  "classic account in English of the Dutch revolt against Philip II's Spain"
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The Dutch Revolt, 1559-1648 (Seminar Studies In History)
15.  The Dutch Revolt, 1559-1648 (Seminar Studies In History) by P. Limm
The list author says:
  "watered-down version of Parker above."
£12.99   Used & New from: £2.95
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Origins and Development of the Dutch Revolt
16.  The Origins and Development of the Dutch Revolt by Mr Graham Darby
The list author says:
  "excellent essay-based study of the origins and development of the Dutch revolt. Written by specialists in their field."
£23.74   Used & New from: £18.93

Catherine De'Medici (Profiles In Power)
17.  Catherine De'Medici (Profiles In Power) by R.J. Knecht
The list author says:
  "excellent study in power on Catherine de Medici"
£24.64   Used & New from: £1.52
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Renaissance Warrior and Patron: The Reign of Francis I
18.  Renaissance Warrior and Patron: The Reign of Francis I by R. J. Knecht
The list author says:
  "Superb study of Francis I"
£40.00   Used & New from: £25.00

The Rise and Fall of Renaissance France: 1483-1610 (Blackwell Classic Histories of Europe)
19.  The Rise and Fall of Renaissance France: 1483-1610 (Blackwell Classic Histories of Europe) by Robert J. Knecht
The list author says:
  "superb general survey of 16th Century France and the development of her nation-state in the midst of religious and dynastic upheaval."
£85.50   Used & New from: £49.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

French Wars of Religion: Selected Documents (Documents in History)
20.  French Wars of Religion: Selected Documents (Documents in History) by David Potter
The list author says:
  "Indispensable collection of documents."
£24.69   Used & New from: £19.29

The French Wars of Religion, 1559-98 (Seminar Studies In History)
21.  The French Wars of Religion, 1559-98 (Seminar Studies In History) by R.J. Knecht
The list author says:
  "excellent one-stop volume written by one of the best historians of France."
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Philip II
22.  Philip II by Parker G
The list author says:
  "readable and accessible biography of Philip II based on his own writings."
£20.99   Used & New from: £14.75
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Philip II (Seminar Studies In History)
23.  Philip II (Seminar Studies In History) by G. Woodward
The list author says:
  "Good one-stop survey of Philip's reign. Written by a practising teacher."
£17.09   Used & New from: £3.82

Philip II (Access to History - In Depth)
24.  Philip II (Access to History - In Depth) by David McKinnon-Bell
The list author says:
  "reasonably comprehensive short study of Philip II's reign. Readable, but again watch out for the short extracts."
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Flagship Historymakers - Philip II
25.  Flagship Historymakers - Philip II by Sheila Randall
The list author says:
  "Short and pithy study of Philip II. Good on historiography and what others have said about Philip's policy-making."
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