The Peasant War in Germany Contributor(s): Engels, Friedrich (Author), Olgin, Moissaye J. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1138181994 ISBN-13: 9781138181991 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $42.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Germany - History | Europe - Medieval |
Physical Information: 190 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Germany - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |