Western Civilization I / Unit 15 WC1 1406 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Why Luther Survived: Frederick, the Princes, and a Distracted Emperor
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The idea
Frederick the Wise of Saxony sheltered him, and pope and emperor would not threaten an elector who was a king in practice. Charles V was at war with France and the Turks. Francis I tolerated French Protestants, then persecuted them after fifteen thirty-four.
In practice
The German Bible written in hiding.
Where people slip
The anchor's blanket protection by Francis had two phases.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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