Summer of Fire and Blood

"Summer of Fire and Blood," by Lyndal Roper, offers a detailed and balanced account of the German Peasants' War, a major uprising in 16th-century Europe. Drawing on extensive research, Roper explores the movement’s roots in the ideas of the Protestant Reformation and its dramatic clash with the ruling powers, illuminating the voices and beliefs of the ordinary people involved. This compelling history sheds new light on a pivotal, yet often misunderstood, chapter in European history.