Political consequences of Reformation from "summary" of The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch
The Reformation was not just a religious movement; it also had significant political consequences. The upheaval caused by the Reformation led to political changes across Europe, as rulers sought to assert their authority over the newly fragmented religious landscape. In some cases, this led to increased centralization of power, as monarchs sought to consolidate their control over both the church and the state. In other cases, it led to the fragmentation of political authority, as different regions and city-states adopted different religious affiliations, leading to conflicts between them. The political consequences of the Reformation were not limited to Europe; they also had far-reaching effects on the global stage. The religious conflicts that e...
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