

Interview: Professor Lyndal Roper on the German Peasants' War
Feb 20, 2025
Professor Lyndal Roper, a prominent historian from Oxford, delves into the largely overlooked German Peasants' War, a monumental revolt before the French Revolution. She discusses the intertwining of social inequality, economic strife, and early Reformation ideologies that fueled the uprising. Roper highlights the contrasting perspectives of peasants and lords, the intricate role of women, and Martin Luther's evolving stance on the conflict. Her insights revolutionize our understanding of this pivotal historical event and its lasting legacies.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Cycling Through History: The German Peasants' War Experience
01:55 • 3min
Contrasting Perspectives of Peasants and Lords in Historical Landscapes
04:54 • 3min
Revisiting the German Peasants' War: Histories and Ideologies
08:00 • 5min
Reassessing the German Peasants' War
12:36 • 13min
Historical Narratives of Luther and the Peasants' War
26:00 • 3min
Uprisings and Struggles: The German Peasants' War
28:51 • 12min
Reclaiming Narratives and Personal Triumphs
40:55 • 2min
Economic Underpinnings of Revolt
42:54 • 14min
Exploring the Depths of the German Peasants' War
57:02 • 3min