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274: Switzerland: Calvin's Cancel Culture

The Rest Is History

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This chapter recounts the harrowing execution of a man in Geneva in 1553, where both he and his books face flames, illustrating the clash between cultural expression and theocratic oppression. The discussion expands to provide historical context about Switzerland's influential figures and cultural symbols during the Reformation.

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