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Summer of Blood: England's First Revolution

Dan Jones

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Description:From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Plantagenets" 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, England s villagers rose up and demanded that their voices be heard. A ragtag army, led by the mysterious Wat Tyler and the visionary preacher John Ball, was pitted against the fourteen-year-old Richard II and the most powerful lords and knights in his realm, who risked their property and their lives in a desperate battle to save the English crown. Dan Jones brings this incendiary moment vividly to life and captures 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. Praise for "Summer of Blood" Hot, brave and reeking with gore. "The Times "(London) "" Sound scholarship and sexy writing make this . . . essential reading. "The" "Independent "(London), Book of the Year Praise for "The Plantagenets" A real life"Game of Thrones," as dramatic and blood-soaked as any work of fantasy . . . Fast-paced and accessible, "The Plantagenets"is old-fashioned storytelling and will be particularly appreciated by those who like their history red in tooth and claw. "The Wall Street Journal""We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Summer of Blood: England's First Revolution. To get started finding Summer of Blood: England's First Revolution, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 238

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ISBN: 0143111752

Description: From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Plantagenets" 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, England s villagers rose up and demanded that their voices be heard. A ragtag army, led by the mysterious Wat Tyler and the visionary preacher John Ball, was pitted against the fourteen-year-old Richard II and the most powerful lords and knights in his realm, who risked their property and their lives in a desperate battle to save the English crown. Dan Jones brings this incendiary moment vividly to life and captures 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. Praise for "Summer of Blood" Hot, brave and reeking with gore. "The Times "(London) "" Sound scholarship and sexy writing make this . . . essential reading. "The" "Independent "(London), Book of the Year Praise for "The Plantagenets" A real life"Game of Thrones," as dramatic and blood-soaked as any work of fantasy . . . Fast-paced and accessible, "The Plantagenets"is old-fashioned storytelling and will be particularly appreciated by those who like their history red in tooth and claw. "The Wall Street Journal""We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Summer of Blood: England's First Revolution. To get started finding Summer of Blood: England's First Revolution, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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