Women and the Reformations: A Global History

A compelling, authoritative history of how women shaped the Reformations and transformed religious life across the globe



The Reformations, both Protestant and Catholic, have long been told as stories of men. But women were central to the transformations that took place in Europe and beyond. What was life like for them in this turbulent period? How did their actions and ideas shape Christianity and influence societies around the world?



In this rich and definitive study, renowned scholar Merry ...