Ah, man, the Fuggers! They've been on my list to learn more about since before salon. Why must the the fascinating book be not digitized, while the one that's easily available to me is the one you said was Stollberg-Rilinger levels of dry. *grumble* (Theology isn't necessarily a turnoff, btw, given my interest in the history of Christianity, but if it's also dry, then no.)

I have bookmarked this comment and your email, thank you! If the day ever comes when I'm able to read German more or less comfortably, much of the credit will go to you. <3