"History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century" is an all-inclusive five-volume work by J. H. Merle d'Aubigne which began in the early 16th century. History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century Volume 3 covers the period from 1530 to 1536 and focuses on the spread of the Reformation throughout Europe. In this volume, d'Aubigne examines the key events and figures that shaped the Reformation during this period. He discusses the ongoing conflicts between the reformers and the Catholic Church, including the Diet of Augsburg and the Schmalkaldic War. He also explores the theological developments of the period, such as the publication of the Augsburg Confession and the spread of Calvinism. The book remains a classic work of Reformation history and a valuable resource for scholars and students of the period.