Censorship and Civic Order in Reformation Germany, 1517-1648 'Printed Poison and Evil Talk' |
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| Author:
| Creasman, Allyson F. |
| Series title: | St Andrews Studies in Reformation History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4094-5102-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
| Publisher: | Ashgate Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $139.95 |
Book Description:
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Drawing upon criminal court records, trial manuscripts and contemporary journals this book explores the impact of censorship on religious reform in German cities during the Reformation. The study argues that censorship, whilst routinely compromised and often circumvented, nonetheless profoundly influenced how communities understood the Reformation and its message.
Drawing upon criminal court records, trial manuscripts and contemporary journals this book explores the impact of censorship on religious reform in German cities during the Reformation. The study argues that censorship, whilst routinely compromised and often circumvented, nonetheless profoundly influenced how communities understood the Reformation and its message.