Erasmus and the Age of Reformation
by Johan Huizinga
In the 16th century, Erasmus was one of the most celebrated figures in Europe—a man of such vast learning that both royalty and universities petitioned for his services. In this very readable biography, a noted scholar traces Erasmus’s youth, his years as an itinerant scholar, sojourns in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy, friendship with Sir Thomas More, and disputes with M...(more)
