A March on London: Being a Story of Wat Tyler's Insurrection by G. A. Henty
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"A March on London: Being a Story of Wat Tyler's Insurrection" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the events surrounding the uprising of the Commons during the reign of Richard II, focusing on the character of Edgar Ormskirk, the son of a scholar, as he navigates the societal upheaval caused by heavy taxation and the struggles of the peasantry for their
rights. The opening of the book introduces us to Edgar as a young boy living a sheltered life with his father, who is absorbed in scientific studies. As Edgar grows up, he is educated in arms and develops a strong sense of justice and compassion for the plight of the common people. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of rising tensions in England, as discontent with the oppressive taxation system culminates in a call to arms led by the charismatic Wat Tyler. As Edgar becomes more aware of the mounting grievances of the serfs, he grapples with the complexities of loyalty, leadership, and the consequences of rebellion. The stage is set for a clash between the aspirations of the oppressed and the inevitable responses of those in power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | A March on London: Being a Story of Wat Tyler's Insurrection |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Tyler's Insurrection, 1381 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7061 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 552 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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