In this remarkable fourth installment of his Hinges of History series, Cahill writes passionately about the era's transformational art, the unexpected benefits of the Black Plague, and the intellectual struggles over secular and papal power, resulting in an entertaining yet thought-provoking examination of Western civilization.
Well-chosen illustrations and discreetly placed asides clarify his arguments without overwhelming or speaking down to readers. The illuminating discussion covers key figures such as the inventive da Vinci and the good-natured Erasmus while showing no affection for covetous and gluttonous Henry VIII as well as the high cost of the spread of religious dissent across Europe. Heretics and Heroes: How Renaissance Artists and Reformation Priests Created Our World by Thomas Cahill 1,311 ratings, 3.78 average rating, 224 reviews Open Preview Heretics and Heroes Quotes Showing 1-8 of 8 This was why sudden death was so feared: it did not give you time to put your spiritual house in order. Cahill (How the Irish Saved Civilization) cheerfully explains the enduring value of the Renaissance and Reformation movements to 21st century Western principles, injecting humor and a conversational style into well-written and easily accessible chapters centering on controversial issues and mesmerizing personalities. Between the late 15th century and the early 17th century, Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door, Henry VIII declared himself England's supreme ruler, and Michelangelo created several masterpieces that still attract millions of tourists to Italy each year.
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