Episode 374 - The English Peasants' Revolt: Part 1
Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast
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Peasant Uprisings and Legal Ironies
This chapter explores the Ordinance of Labor enacted in 1349, detailing how peasants resisted wage restrictions and mobility constraints imposed by the ruling class. Through humorous parallels to modern societal issues, the discussion highlights the enduring struggle of the working class against oppressive governance. The chapter examines the socio-political climate of medieval England, focusing on the legal exploitation faced by peasants, and cleverly references the Doomsday Book to illustrate historical injustices.
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