This book is a biography of Ulrich von Hutten, a 16th-century German humanist and poet. The author explores Hutten's life and work, including his role in the Reformation and his advocacy for the German language and culture. This edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in German history, literature, and the humanist movement of the Renaissance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.