Counter-Reformation

The Counter-Reformation, written by Adolphus Ward, examines the Catholic resurgence in response to the Protestant Reformation during the 16th and 17th centuries. It highlights the establishment of the Jesuit Order and the Council of Trent (1545-1563) as key components of the movement aimed at revitalizing the Church of Rome and reclaiming its influence. The period is marked by significant events, including the Inquisition, and concluded with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which ended the Thirty Years' War. This work provides a detailed analysis of the Catholic Church's strategies to counter Protestantism.