Description:  John Hus (ca. 1373-1415) is known for his efforts in bringing piety and reform to religion in 15th century Bohemia (now Czech Republic). In this book, Howard Kaminsky argues that the Hussite movement was both a reformation and a revolution. The changes made extended past the religious realm and into the social, political, and cultural arenas. He gives special attention to the ideas, programs, and doctrines espoused by the different parties involved, adding dimensions to the narrative of events. He evaluates both the conservative arm of the revolution in Prague, as well as the more radical group centered in Tabor. Kaminsky’s work provides English readers with the best of Czech scholarship on the Hussite revolution.

Author  Howard Kaminsky