Wat Tyler and the 1381 English Peasant Revolt
Published 2024-05-14
The spark that ignited rebellion came with the realization of tax shortfall. Investigations were launched into collector misconduct, but in Essex, defiance turned to violence as insurgents, led by the enigmatic Jack Straw and Wat Tyler, struck fear into authorities. Similar sentiments echoed in Kent, where a brutal incident catalyzed widespread revolt.