The fascinating story of the so-called "Prayer Book Rebellion" in 1549, which saw the people of Devon and Cornwall rise against the Crown. The Western Rebellion of 1549 was the most destructive event to occur in Devon and Cornwall between the Black Death and the Civil War. Starting as a dispute between two men and their vicar, the rebellion led to the siege of Exeter, fierce battles with the Crown's forces, and the death of 4,000 local men and women. It represents the most determined attempt by ordinary Englishmen to halt the religious reform of the Tudor period. Mark Stoyle tells the story of the so-called "Prayer Book Rebellion" with completeness. By correcting the generally accepted narrative in some places, Stoyle shows that the London government saw the rebels as a real threat. He highlights the importance of regional identity and stresses that religion was at the heart of the rebellion. This definitive narrative brings to life the stories of the thousands of men and women who acted to defend their faith almost five hundred years ago.
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- Author
- Mark Stoyle
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- Narrative
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- World History
- Language
- English
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- Soft
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- 9780300276886
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