A Short History of Freethought Ancient and Modern, Volume 2 of 2 Third edition, Revised and Expanded, in two volumes

"A Short History of Freethought Ancient and Modern, Volume 2 of 2" by J. M. Robertson is a journey through the story of freethought, especially in Europe from the Reformation to the 1800s. The book shines a light on the tough times and the smart ideas that helped rational and non-religious thinking grow, even when faced with strong religious beliefs. It starts by looking at England during the time of kings and queens like Henry VIII and Elizabeth, showing how people who had different beliefs were treated badly, and it also tells the stories of brave thinkers and how their ideas grew in a time of change. The book sets the scene to look at how freethought and reason grew across Europe.