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Focusing on humanitarian efforts amid the turmoil of war and social upheaval from 1600 to 1945, the book intertwines the lives of notable intellectuals and artists within a diverse European backdrop. Charles Webster, an expert in early modern science, medicine, and German expressionism, utilizes his scholarly insights to examine his father's family's experiences as a lens for understanding broader European history during challenging times. This unique approach highlights the intersection of personal and collective narratives in the context of historical crises.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by offering a high-quality modern edition that remains faithful to the original text.

This study is concerned with the movement for the reform of science and medicine and with wider schemes for social reconstruction during the Puritan Revolution. It underlines the importance of the apocalyptic and millenarian traditions. The book describes in detail the advancement of new philosophies, also plans to reform education, health care and the economy. In this first reissue of an influential book originally published in 1975, the author provides an entirely new introduction containing a review of the large body of recent research relating to this topical and important subject.

First edition, 445 pp., Hardcover, faint age-toning to page edges else very good in a lightly worn and price-clipped dust jacket. *Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country* - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers.