Erasmus and the Age of Reformation - Johan Huizinga
"Erasmus and the Age of Reformation" by Johan Huizinga serves as a companion piece to his renowned work, "The Waning of the Middle Ages," focusing on the pivotal intellectual figure of Erasmus, who emerged in the transitional period following the Middle Ages. First published in 1924, this book reveals Huizinga's deep sympathy for Erasmus, exploring his influence on thought and life in France and the Netherlands during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The enduring themes of intellectual curiosity and the clash between tradition and reform resonate powerfully today, making this…
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