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

The Rest Is History

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Destroying Paper Records for Rebellion

Rebelling peasants destroy paper records important for royal government, leading to a systematic attempt to abolish obligations and dues imposed on them. This prompts some rebels to seek the king's agreement, coalescing around two figures, including Wat Tyler, who is popularly seen as the figurehead of the peasants revolt and a foundational figure in the radical left wing English tradition.

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