Jan Van Leyden King Of The New Jerusalem (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161595949)

""Jan Van Leyden King Of The New Jerusalem"" is a historical biography written by Harry C. Schnur. The book tells the story of Jan van Leyden, a Dutch Anabaptist who led a group of followers to establish a utopian society in the 16th century. Van Leyden proclaimed himself as the king of the ""New Jerusalem"" and implemented radical social and religious reforms. The book explores Van Leyden's rise to power, his vision for a new society, and the challenges he faced in maintaining his rule. Schnur also delves into the broader historical context of the time, including the religious and political conflicts that shaped Van Leyden's world. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, ""Jan Van Leyden King Of The New Jerusalem"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of European history.THIS 92 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystic Rebels, by Harry C. Schnur. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595048.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Harry C. Schnur
ISBN-10: 1161595945
ISBN-13: 9781161595949
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 94
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d