Many examples could be distinguished throughout the book of how the church began and continued to deteriorate, especially in the beginning of "The Shattering". ... His intended purpose, to shed light into the world of the Medieval Ages and the Renaissance, was carried out well. ... Manchester shows the changing of society from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in a very vivid and enlightening manner throughout his book. ... All of his major points blend together to create an incredible statement about the life during the Medieval Ages, Renaissance Ages, and the life in between. ...

• Word Count: 1111
• Approx Pages: 4

Another source of revenue, papal indulgences, would lead to the reformer Martin Luther beginning his campaign against the Latin church. ... By the end of the Middle Ages and beginning of the Renaissance in Europe there was a new branch of Christianity called Protestantism. ...

• Word Count: 727
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

At the beginning of the sixteenth century, the Roman Catholic Church controlled the majority of religious, political and social power in Europe. ... Papal corruption, the print press, the Renaissance, and personal ambitions all played an influence in religious reform. ...

• Word Count: 1169
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate