Synopsis
Simon Schama explains what caused the Peasants Revolt.
- Programme: A History of Britain by Simon Schama
- Series: 1
- Episode: King Death
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2008
- History | Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 | Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 | c.1000-c.1485
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