The Popular Revolutions of the Late Middle Ages

This book, first published in 1973, examines the period of widespread conflicts, including wars, famines, and epidemics, leading to the revolutionary years of 1378–82. It covers a range of troubles, such as hunger riots, brigandage, and labor conflicts, reflecting the diverse challenges faced during that time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, first published in 1973, delves into a transformative period marked by wars, famines, and epidemics, leading to widespread conflicts that culminated in the revolutionary years of 1378–82. This era witnessed the Florentine 'Ciompi revolts in Flanders and France, as well as risings among English laborers. The analysis concludes with the Hussite crisis, which brought a fresh perspective to the movement. The troubles during this time were diverse, encompassing hunger riots in cities, brigandage in the countryside, open battles between lords and peasants, urban conflicts over municipal power, and labor disputes over pay and working hours.

Weight: 598g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032127354