Harvard University Press - The Problem Of Unbelief In Sixteenth Century

Experience a modern classic of historical scholarship with Lucien Febvre's magisterial study. Published by Harvard University Press, this work explores the religious and intellectual history of the sixteenth century. While the subtitle mentions Rabelais, the book serves as a profound study of the mental life and mentalite of an entire age. Lucien Febvre was one of France's leading historians and a founder of the journal Annales. This book, written late in his career, is widely regarded as his masterpiece. This English translation provides a faithful representation of his original research, making his insights into the sixteenth century accessible to a new generation of readers. Ideal for students and scholars of European history, this text offers a deep look into the thought processes and cultural landscape of the era. It remains a foundational piece for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the intellectual evolution of Europe.