An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
436. Luther: Showdown with the Emperor (Part 4)
April 01, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Diarmaid MacCulloch
Context:
Referenced when discussing the famous phrase 'here I stand, I can do no other' - the hosts mention that MacCulloch in his book on the Reformation says this phrase is the motto not just of the Reformation but of all modern Western civilization.
Author: Roger Clarke
Context:
Referenced when discussing Luther coining the word 'poltergeist' - Tom cites this book as the source for the claim that Luther invented the term.
Author: Andrew Pettegree
Context:
Referenced when discussing Lucas Cranach's role in creating Luther's public image and the visual branding of the Reformation, including distinctive book bindings and fonts for Luther's pamphlets.
Author: Carlos Eire
Context:
Described as a brilliant survey of the Reformation period, referenced when discussing how Luther's followers invented the satirical cartoon and used images as a medium of dissent on an unprecedented scale.