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Interview: Professor Lyndal Roper on the German Peasants' War

Tides of History

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Economic Underpinnings of Revolt

This chapter examines the complex economic landscape of 16th-century South Germany, revealing how newfound market dynamics fueled the German Peasants' War. It discusses the shift from subsistence farming to a market-oriented economy, the role of grievances articulated in the 12 articles, and the impact of circulating revolutionary ideas. The exploration highlights how economic prosperity intertwined with feelings of precarity, leading to significant social and political upheaval.

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