Tactics of a Revolution: The Protestant Reformation The Protestant Reformation was a long time coming, with the influences of John Hus and John Wyclif. However, Martin Luther’s attempt to reform organized religion in Germany, especially, was far more successful than the efforts of Hus and Wyclif. Not only was German society ready for a drastic change due to the dissatisfaction with the Catholic church, but the printing press, growing literacy, and the weakness of political powers lead to a total and permanent split in western Christianity. Luther’s beliefs were much