Liberty and Religion: Church and State in Leiden's Reformation, 1572-1620

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Set in the early modern Dutch Republic, the narrative explores the complex relationship between the city of Leiden and the Reformed Church after its official Protestant declaration in 1572. Over fifty years, tensions arose between the ruling elites and church leaders regarding the church's autonomy within the city's governance and social fabric, highlighting the struggle for power and influence during this transformative period.