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S7 E2: BC: Before Capitalism

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Peasants' Revolt and Transition from Feudalism

The chapter explores the conditions of peasants in the Middle Ages, discussing the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 led by Watt Tyler in England and its aftermath at Smithfield. It challenges stereotypes of passive peasants and highlights their fight against class division. The narrative delves into the transition from feudalism and the exploitation of labor in pre-capitalist societies.

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