This book is a classic survey of European history from the Reformation to the Napoleonic era, written by the eminent historian John Lord. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major political, social, and cultural trends of the period, and a critical analysis of the ideas and events that shaped the modern world. The book is also notable for its clear and elegant style, and its moral and religious perspective. This is a timeless masterpiece of historical writing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.