The Hussite Movement In Bohemia
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A landmark work of Czech historiography, The Hussite Movement in Bohemia chronicles the explosive religious and social revolution that gripped Bohemia in the early fifteenth century, ignited by the martyrdom of reformer Jan Hus. Josef Macek presents a rigorous and authoritative account of the Hussite wars, arguing that the movement represented not merely a theological dispute but a profound popular uprising against feudal and ecclesiastical power. With meticulous scholarship, the work details the military campaigns, political factions, and ideological battles that pitted Hussite forces against the combined might of the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Church. This second, enlarged edition illustrates the enduring scholarly significance of the subject, offering revised analysis and supplementary material that deepens our understanding of this pivotal chapter in Central European history.
Author: Josef Macek
Format: Paperback
Published: 1958, Orbis, Prague
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed/tanning. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. rubbing, bumping/wear.
A landmark work of Czech historiography, The Hussite Movement in Bohemia chronicles the explosive religious and social revolution that gripped Bohemia in the early fifteenth century, ignited by the martyrdom of reformer Jan Hus. Josef Macek presents a rigorous and authoritative account of the Hussite wars, arguing that the movement represented not merely a theological dispute but a profound popular uprising against feudal and ecclesiastical power. With meticulous scholarship, the work details the military campaigns, political factions, and ideological battles that pitted Hussite forces against the combined might of the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Church. This second, enlarged edition illustrates the enduring scholarly significance of the subject, offering revised analysis and supplementary material that deepens our understanding of this pivotal chapter in Central European history.