In the early 16th century, tens of thousands of peasants across the German-speaking lands rose up against their lords. Fuelled by economic hardship, religious upheaval and radical new ideas about justice and freedom, the German Peasants’ War became the largest popular revolt in European history before the French Revolution.
In this episode, we're joined by Professor Lyndal Roper to explore why the rebellion erupted, how it spiralled into brutal violence and how its failure reshaped Europe for centuries to come.
Professor Roper's book is called 'Summer of Fire and Blood: The German Peasants' War'.
Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.
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