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The Life and Times of Master Jan Hus

Francis Lützow · 1909

An English-language biography of Jan Hus and his era by Count Francis Lützow, long used as a reference work.

A widely used English biography examining Hus's life and historical period.

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Francis Lützow, The Life and Times of Master Jan Hus, 1909 (scanned book, Internet Archive).

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What it is

Written by Francis Lützow and published in 1909, this book tells the life story of Jan Hus and describes the historical period in which he lived. It was printed in London and New York and includes illustrations.

Why it matters

This biography helped introduce English-speaking readers to Hus's life, ideas and the religious conflicts of his time. It shows how Hus's story continued to interest scholars and general readers centuries after his death.

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  • Why might an English author in 1909 choose to write about a Czech figure from the 1400s?
  • What kind of illustrations might help readers understand Hus's world?
  • How might a biography written 500 years later differ from Hus's own letters or writings?

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