A History of the Hussite Revolution

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The book explores the multifaceted religious reformation in fifteenth century Bohemia, highlighting its role as a pivotal social, political, and cultural revolution. It traces the movement's origins in Prague's evangelical pietism and its evolution under influential figures like Master John Hus, who integrated Wyclif's political ideas. After Hus's departure, Jakoubek of Stribro emerged as a radical leader promoting lay communion practices. The narrative delves into the diverse coalition of beliefs within the Hussite movement, revealing tensions between conservatism and progressive sectarianism by 1417.