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Hieronymus der Ältere Schlick: das Tagebuch
Hieronymus Schlick the Elder: the Journal

Author(s): Rostislav Smíšek, Miroslava Durajová
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Cultural history, 16th Century, History of Religion
Published by: Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích
Keywords: reformation; Bohemia; Lutheran denomination; aristocracy; Jáchymov; Joachmisthal
Summary/Abstract: The edition presents the voluminous journal of Hieronymus Schlick the Elder (1556/57-1612) who was one of the leaders of the Lutheran denomination in Habsburg Bohemia. Schlick sought to protect his rich silver mines in Joachmisthal/Jáchymov against Ferdinand I. He was punished for his support for the rebels in 1547. The journal covers the years between 1580 and 1582. It is written in German. The editor provides a comprehsnsive introductory essay on Schlick´s life and an analysis of his German language style. All comments are written in German. The e-book does not include pictures.

  • Page Count: 486
  • Publication Year: 2008
  • Language: German