Rebroadcast: Peasants' Rebellions and Resistance
Tides of History
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The Seeds of Rebellion: England in 1381
This chapter explores the socio-economic tensions in late 14th-century England during the reign of Richard II, highlighting the impact of heavy taxation from the Hundred Years' War. It details the onset of the Great Peasants' Rebellion of 1381, driven by discontent among villagers against oppressive tax collection and mismanagement by the monarchy. The narrative culminates in a dramatic clash between the uprising peasants and royal forces, emphasizing the struggle for justice and reform among the lower classes.
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