Introduction to European History

The Spanish Empire

     
America Charles V Excesses
Reshaping of the American continent: European early colonies in the Americas. An Empire: Charles V and his son Philip II. . Seeds of the Reformation: Indulgences and excess.

     
Luther Calvin Art in the 16 century
The Reformation, protesting against excess: Luther.

Photo: C. Carracedo

Others separate from the the Roman Church: calvinists and the Church of England. Great works of art: From the Renaissance art to popular theatre.