Jean Ziska: épisode de la guerre des Hussites by George Sand

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Author Sand, George, 1804-1876
Title Jean Ziska: épisode de la guerre des Hussites
Note Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Jean Ziska: épisode de la guerre des Hussites" by George Sand is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the tumultuous period of the Hussite Wars in Bohemia, focusing on the life and impact of the titular character, Jan Ziska, a notable military leader during this conflict. The narrative delves into the socio-political and religious turmoil of the time, particularly the struggle for power and justice that characterized the era. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the context of the Hussite Wars, highlighting the significant events leading to the conflict, including the aftermath of the Council of Constance and the martyrdom of Jan Huss. Sand reflects on the moral and ethical dilemmas of the time, critiquing the power dynamics within the Church and the implications of Huss's teachings. The opening establishes a parallel between the societal turmoil in Bohemia and broader European disarray, setting the stage for Ziska's rise as a leader in a time of fierce religious and political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Zizka, Jan, approximately 1360-1424 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 15584
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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