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# King Richard II
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12 Facts on the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 that Reveal the Explosive Truth
We all know about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, right? No? Well, this is the story of a country divided between rich and poor, in which the latter en masse finally got…
Middle Ages
The Unexpected Reason for England’s First Major Violent Revolution
Late fourteenth century England was not a pleasant place to be. The Black Death had swept the nation a few…
Civil War
Today In History: 1400, King Richard II Starved To Death In The Tower Of London
In contemporary society, Richard II is most often recounted through Shakespeare’s depiction of him as a vengeful, ruthless, tyrannical ruler.…