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Episode 124: Piers Plowman and the Peasant Revolt
· 1 h 10 min
Episode Episode 124: Piers Plowman and the Peasant Revolt
The 14th century poem called Piers Plowman has intrigued and perplexed readers for over six centuries. In the 14th century, it was embraced by peasants who used it as inspiration in their struggle against the upper classes of England. That struggle culminated in a major peasant uprising in the early 1380s. In this episode, we explore the connections between Piers Plowman and the Peasant Revolt.
TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 124
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