Description
The Peasant War in Germany
Routledge Revivals Series
Author: Engels Friedrich
Language: EnglishSubject for The Peasant War in Germany:
Keywords
Class wars; fourteenth century; Medieval Germany; Peasant uprisings; Localities Of Germany; Old Field; Holy Man; Peasant War; Middle Class Opposition; Free Imperial Cities; Lower Nobility; Black Forest; Powder Magazine; Union Shoe; Goetz Von Berlichingen; Franz Von Sickingen; War Time; John Wycliffe; Reformation Movement; Lower Alsace; Gay Troop; Spartan Equality; Peasant Troops; Ecclesiastical Prince; German Nobility; Middle Class Reform; Middle Class Source; Luther’s Theses; Middle Class Tendencies
Publication date: 10-2017
· 12.9x19.8 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 10-2015
· 12.9x19.8 cm · Hardback
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Originally published in 1926, this translation of Engels? account of the Peasant War in fourteenth Century Germany explores the social and economic forces that led to peasant rebellion with a particular focus on how closely this related to the Reformation. Engels gives examples of key figures involved with the war such as rebel leader, Thomas Muenzer and Martin Luther, who initially fought hard for peasant rights only to turn against them later. This text provides a fascinating analysis of the origins of the peasant war which also provides further insight into peasant uprisings occurring across the rest of Europe at a similar time. This title will be of interest to History students.
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