When Adam Delved and Eve Span
Author | : Mark O'Brien |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2016-09-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 1910885266 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781910885260 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Download or read book When Adam Delved and Eve Span written by Mark O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Adam Delved and Eve Span is an introductory history of the inspirational English peasant rising of 1381. The book recounts, against the backdrop of 14th century England - including the daily struggle of peasants for food and justice and the devastation wrought by the Black Death - the events of the Peasants' Revolt, both in London and in the regions, conveying their breathtaking speed and bringing rebel leaders, such as Wat Tyler and John Ball, to life.