500 years ago, German peasants revolted – but their faith that the Protestant Reformation stood for freedom was dashed by Martin Luther and the nobility
The peasants had economic grievances, to be sure, but they also drew inspiration from the message of freedom, or “Fryheit” in ...
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The Momentous Class Struggle of the German Peasants’ War
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the German Peasants’ War, the largest European uprising before the French Revolution, in which peasants seized upon the radical implications of Martin Luther’s ...
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German president opens major exhibition on Peasants' War of 1525
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks during a ceremony on the 500th anniversary of the Twelve Articles at Martin's Church. In 1525, rebellious peasants in Memmingen demanded freedom ...