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Dive into the gripping narrative of The War of the Poor, an essential read for anyone interested in social justice, historical uprisings, and the quest for equality. This compelling book, penned by acclaimed author Éric Vuillard, illuminates a pivotal yet overlooked episode in 16th-century European history during the Protestant Reformation. Explore the fierce struggle as impoverished peasants challenge the monopoly of wealth and power in their relentless pursuit of social and economic equality. With a vivid portrayal of Thomas Müntzer, a revolutionary figure who inspired the downtrodden to question why divine love favored the rich, this book offers a piercing reflection on class conflict that still resonates today.
At just 80 pages, The War of the Poor is a short but powerful read that delves into deep themes of faith, rebellion, and the relentless struggle between the rich and the disenfranchised. Perfect for history enthusiasts and advocates for social change alike, this book transcends its time, drawing parallels to contemporary issues of inequality.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529038538
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
**Note:** Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529038538
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 80
Description:
The fight for equality begins in the streets.
The history of inequality is a long and terrible one. And it’s not over yet. Short, sharp and devastating, The War of the Poor tells the story of a brutal episode from history, not as well known as tales of other popular uprisings, but one that deserves to be told.
Sixteenth-century Europe: the Protestant Reformation takes on the powerful and the privileged. Peasants, the poor living in towns, who are still being promised that equality will be granted to them in heaven, begin to ask themselves: and why not equality now, here on earth?
There follows a violent struggle. Out of this chaos steps Thomas MĂĽntzer: a complex and controversial figure, who sided with neither Martin Luther, nor the Roman Catholic Church. MĂĽntzer addressed the poor directly, encouraging them to ask why a God who apparently loved the poor seemed to be on the side of the rich.
Éric Vuillard tells the story of one man whose terrible and novelesque life casts light on the times in which he lived – a moment when Europe was in flux. As in his blistering look at the build-up to World War II, The Order of the Day, Vuillard here once again takes us behind the scenes at a moment when history was being written.
At just 80 pages, The War of the Poor is a short but powerful read that delves into deep themes of faith, rebellion, and the relentless struggle between the rich and the disenfranchised. Perfect for history enthusiasts and advocates for social change alike, this book transcends its time, drawing parallels to contemporary issues of inequality.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529038538
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
**Note:** Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529038538
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 80
Description:
The fight for equality begins in the streets.
The history of inequality is a long and terrible one. And it’s not over yet. Short, sharp and devastating, The War of the Poor tells the story of a brutal episode from history, not as well known as tales of other popular uprisings, but one that deserves to be told.
Sixteenth-century Europe: the Protestant Reformation takes on the powerful and the privileged. Peasants, the poor living in towns, who are still being promised that equality will be granted to them in heaven, begin to ask themselves: and why not equality now, here on earth?
There follows a violent struggle. Out of this chaos steps Thomas MĂĽntzer: a complex and controversial figure, who sided with neither Martin Luther, nor the Roman Catholic Church. MĂĽntzer addressed the poor directly, encouraging them to ask why a God who apparently loved the poor seemed to be on the side of the rich.
Éric Vuillard tells the story of one man whose terrible and novelesque life casts light on the times in which he lived – a moment when Europe was in flux. As in his blistering look at the build-up to World War II, The Order of the Day, Vuillard here once again takes us behind the scenes at a moment when history was being written.