Summer of Blood
England's First Revolution
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · November 15, 2016
From the New York Times bestselling author of Crusaders and a top authority on the historical events that inspired Game of Thrones, a vivid, blood-soaked account of one of the most famous rebellions in history—the first mass uprising by the people of England against their feudal masters.
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- Who it’s for
- England’s 1381 uprising comes into view through its collision of bold ideals and brutal power.
- Themes
- Popular uprising, Feudal oppression, Equality and freedom
- Genres
- Medieval Britain (1066-1485), Revolutionary History, Medieval Warfare
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Crusaders and a top authority on the historical events that inspired Game of Thrones, a vivid, blood-soaked account of one of the most famous rebellions in history—the first mass uprising by the people of England against their feudal masters. In the summer of 1381, ravaged by poverty and oppressed by taxes, the people of England rose up and demanded that their voices be heard.
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A ragtag army, led by the mysterious Wat Tyler and the visionary preacher John Ball, rose up against the fourteen-year-old Richard II and his most powerful lords and knights, who risked their property and their lives in a desperate battle to save the English crown. Dan Jones brings this incendiary moment to life and captures both the idealism and brutality of that fateful summer, when a brave group of men and women dared to challenge their overlords, demand that they be treated equally, and fight for freedom.
Rebellion’s Fault Line
England’s 1381 uprising comes into view through its collision of bold ideals and brutal power.
Come here for
- The pressure point where feudal power meets popular demands
- Idealism and brutality held in uneasy balance
Expect
- A sustained account of one fateful summer
- Rebellion, royal power, and claims to equality
Where it sits
| Revolutionary History | 85% |
|---|---|
| Medieval Britain (1066-1485) | 83% |
| Medieval Warfare | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Western European History
- British History
- Medieval History
- Authors
- Dan Jones
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- November 15, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Popular uprising · Feudal oppression · Equality and freedom
- Reading lane
- Western European History