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When Adam Delved and Eve Span: A History of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381
When Adam Delved and Eve Span A History of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 Author:Mark O'Brien This introduction to the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England provides an accessible sketch of 14th-century life in England, and chronicles the era's class composition, political makeup, and the extensive impact of the Black Death on peasant life. The circumstances that led to the uprising, the taking of London, the murder of Wat Tyler, and other ke... more »y moments in the revolt are described. Also included are reflections on the immediate and long-term impact of the revolt as well as a discussion about how the memory of the Peasants' Revolt has been debated within each wave of social struggle and revolution in England.« less