A Mighty Fortress of God: The Siege of Münster 1534-5

by Douglas Miller

The dramatic 16-month siege of M nster by Franz von Waldeck's forces is vividly retold, revealing the determination of Anabaptist defenders amid religious and political upheaval.

In February 1534, Franz von Waldeck, the Catholic Bishop of M nster, alarmed by the rise of an Anabaptist enclave in the city, initiated a siege that would last for sixteen brutal months. This stronghold, led by fervent believers who viewed M nster as the 'New...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1804515558
• ISBN13: 9781804515556
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.7"