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This programme outlines the spread of Lutherianism and links it with the general trends of contemporary European history.
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Description This programme outlines the spread of Lutherianism and links it with the general trends of contemporary European history.
| Module code and title: | A201, Renaissance and Reformation |
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| Item code: | A201; 12 |
| First transmission date: | 01-07-1972 |
| Published: | 1972 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:59 |
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| Producer: | Nick Levinson |
| Contributor: | G R Elton |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Lutherism; Protestantism; Religion |
| Footage description: | Prof. Elton outlines the history of the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and its immediate consequences. Map of constituent states of the League of Schmalkalden shown. Map of League of Schmalkalden, animated, showing advance of Protestantism throughout the decade 1530-40. Prof. Elton summarises the growth of Protestantism in the decade 1830-1840 and gives reasons for this growth. Animated map of Europe and Near East showing the military threat posed by France on the one hand and Turkey on the other to Charles V. Prof. Elton describes Charles V's activities in the decade 1530-1540 and outlines another reason the progress of Protestantism throughout the decade. Prof. Elton discusses the Diet of Rengensburg 1541, the formation of Charles V's policy towards the Protestant's and the strength of the League of Schmalkalden. Map of Imperial Hungary, Holy Roman Empire, Ottoman empire and the latter's conquests in Persia and Egypt. Prof. Elton reviews Charles V's attitude towards the Protestants and his activities towards France and the Ottoman empire in the early 1540s. Prof. Elton reviews Charles V's campaign against the League of Schmalkolden and the Protestants. Also included is an assessment of Duke Maurice of Saxony. Charles V's intentions are clearly set out. Prof. Elton discussed the aftermath of Charles V's military victory and the reasons for his failure to halt the Reformation. The events and results of the renewal of the war in 1552 are described. Globe of world shows Charles V's sphere of influence at it's height. Prof. Elton describes the end of Charles V's reign and the peace of Augsburg in 1555. The terms of the latter are outlined. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/70516 |
| Production number: | 00521_2323 |
| Videofinder number: | 2502 |
| Available to public: | yes |
