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In 1381, England was pushed to the brink. Following the devastation of the Black Death and the crushing burden of a new poll tax, ordinary citizens rose up in the largest popular rebellion of the Middle Ages. Led by Wat Tyler and radical priest John Ball, an army of peasants marched on London to demand freedom from the feudal system. Discover the bloody truth behind the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, how a 14-year-old King Richard II betrayed the rebels, and the brutal slaughter that ended their desperate fight for justice. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

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Title
The Darkest Day Of King Richard II's Reign
Category
Society
Runtime
51 minutes
Language
English

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