Tides of History Rebroadcast: Peasants' Rebellions and Resistance
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Mar 6, 2025 Dive into the medieval world where peasants collectively confront oppressive taxation and social hierarchies. Discover the impact of the Black Death on peasant uprisings and the emergence of their agency. Explore dramatic revolts, like the Great Peasants' Rebellion of 1381 and the Ciampi Revolt in Florence, highlighting the relentless struggle for rights and representation. Uncover how these upheavals reshaped social dynamics and sowed the seeds for eventual change in governance, revealing the timeless fight for justice among the common people.
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The Tax Collector's Flight
- A tax collector in scarlet velvet faces a crowd of peasants refusing to pay more taxes.
- Intimidated by the peasants, he marks the taxes as paid and flees.
Simmering Discontent
- Medieval society simmered with peasant anger, discontent, and rebellion.
- Resistance ranged from quiet acts to full-blown revolts.
Complexity of Revolts
- Peasant revolts were complex and driven by more than just anger.
- Patrick Wyman will explore several major revolts to understand the reasons.
