DOC Printing; Propaganda; and Martin Luther by Mark Edwards in History

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Their revolutionary marriage was arguably one of the most scandalous and intriguing in history. Yet five centuries later; we still know little about Martin and Katharina Luther's life as husband and wife. Until now. Against all odds; the unlikely union worked; over time blossoming into the most tender of love stories. This unique biography tells the riveting story of two extraordinary people and their extraordinary relationship; offering refreshing insights into Christian history and illuminating the Luthers' profound impact on the institution of marriage; the effects of which still reverberate today. By the time they turn the last page; readers will have a deeper understanding of Luther as a husband and father and will come to love and admire Katharina; a woman who; in spite of her pivotal role; has been largely forgotten by history.Together; this legendary couple experienced joy and grief; triumph and travail. This book brings their private lives and their love story into the spotlight and offers powerful insights into our own twenty-first-century understanding of marriage.