The Pictures of German Life Throughout History

This eBook edition of « The Pictures of German Life Throughout History» has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Volume 1: Scenes from the Hussite War (1425): Emigration of Germans to the east after the thirteenth century Contrast of the Bohemians… A German Lady of the Royal Court: Life at Court The last of the Luxemburgers The Hungarian Crown… A Travelling Student: Characteristics of the fifteenth century Introductions in the sixteenth century The Latin schools, the children of the people as scholars… The Mental Struggles of a Youth, and his Entrance into a Monastery (1510): The church Brotherhoods; Indulgences… Out of the Cloister into the Struggle (1522): The storm among the people Luther's popularity Narrative of Johann Kessler… Doctor Luther (1517 to 1546): Three letters to the Pope Luther as a writer Activity of his latter years… German Princes at the Imperial Diet (1547): Luther and Charles V. The Roman Empire Weakness of the Imperial power Alliance of the German opposition with France… A Burgher Family: Insight into the lower circles of German life Social superiority of the Protestant provinces… The Marriage and Housekeeping of a Young Student: Position of women in the middle ages Marriage considered as an alliance between families… Of a Patrician House (1526 to 1598): Hans Schweinichen's account of the riches of the Fuggers… German Nobility in the Sixteenth Century: False position in the nation Transition to modern life… German Ideas of the Devil in the Sixteenth Century… Volume 2: The Thirty Years' War (1618 to 1648) Life and Manners of the Soldiers The Villagers and their Pastors Clippers of Money and Public Opinion The Cities The Peace (1650) Rogues and Adventurers Engagement and Marriage at Court (1661) Of the Homes of German Citizens German Life at the Baths in the Seventeenth Century Jesuits and Jews The Wasunger War (1747)…