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413. The Peasants' Revolt: England Erupts (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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The Spark of Rebellion: Unrest in 1381

This chapter explores the early events of the Peasants' Revolt, focusing on violent reactions to the poll tax, including an attack on a tax collector in Bicester. As tensions rise in Essex with corrupt officials enforcing the tax, villagers begin to unite in resistance, culminating in a pivotal outbreak of violence in Brentwood.

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