Magistrates, Madonnas and Miracles

Focusing on the Upper Palatinate, the narrative explores significant religious transformations from the early seventeenth to the mid-eighteenth century. It utilizes recent historiographical developments and extensive documentary evidence to analyze conversion strategies employed during this century-long period. The study highlights the efforts and methods that contributed to the region's re-catholicization, offering insights into the interplay between local events and broader religious shifts.