History comes to life in the stories of reformers in the 16th and 17th centuries changing the face of the church. Meet the German monk, the French scholar, and the Scottish tutor who protested about corruption. Get to know queens and explorers who risked everything for their freedom. It was a time of war but alos a time of hope. Extra features in this book look at the scientific revolution, wars of religion, the Puritans, and the settling of the Americas.