Characters of the Reformation - Softcover

Hilaire Belloc was one of the most important and versatile Catholic writers of the twentieth century. A social commentator and a master of finely crafted prose, he wrote numerous books on social, historical and theological topics. His books include The Path to Rome; The Battleground: Syria and Palestine, the Seed Plot of Religion; and Characters of the Reformation.

"Hearing the stories of those who played instrumental roles in the divisions caused by the Reformation can open us up to a better understanding of why these divisions occurred and how the unity that our Lord prayed for can be reestablished."
-- Marcus Grodi, EWTN TV Host, The Journey Home, from the Foreword

"You can't understand where we are now without understanding the dramatic events that took place during the Reformation. That's why you should let Hilaire Belloc be your guide to the fascinating stories of the men and the women--both saints and sinners--who played such crucial roles in shaping our world today."
--Jimmy Akin, Author, A Daily Defense: 365 Days to Becoming a Better Apologist

"Anybody seeking a sane perspective on the Reformation--particularly as the tragedy (and the redemptive work of God) in the lives of men and women on both sides of the conflict --simply must have a copy of Belloc's great classic."
-- Mark P. Shea, Author, By What Authority: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition

"This is more than a chronicle of events. This is the story of hearts and minds intertwined and divided, set against one another by things sometimes within the characters' control and sometimes not. It is vintage Belloc."
--Karl Keating, Author, Catholicism and Fundamentalism

"One of the keys to understanding the dizzying landscape of Protestantism today is to go back to its founders. Belloc does just that in this classic book."
--Devin Rose, Author, The Protestant's Dilemma