An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
414. The Peasants’ Revolt: London’s Burning (Part 2)
February 01, 2024
Description
On the 13th of June 1381, the rebel army of English peasants, led by Wat Tyler, entered London and brought chaos, death and destruction upon some of the city’s most important buildings and...
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Books Referenced
Little Dorrit
Author: Charles Dickens
Context:
Mentioned when discussing the Marshalsea prison in Southwark, noting that 'Dickens' father ends up being in prison there' - the novel Little Dorrit features this prison prominently.