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Ket's [Kett's] Rebellion (General series, G12)
Author(s): Bindoff, S T
| Binding: | Softcover |
| Volume Condition: | Very Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | N/A |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | George Philip and Son for the Historical Association |
| Publication Year: | 1949 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| Book ID: | 017956 |
| Catalogue(s): | History - British ◇ Local Interest and History - East of England |
24pp stapled booklet in light card covers. 8vo. Gentle wear to card covers, slightly sunned over spine. Minor paper scar on front panel. One leaf has a short tear from the edge, not affecting text, and some mild signs of reading. Examines Ket's [Kett's] Rebellion in June 1549, when men of the town of Attleborough and of the nearby hamlets of Eccles and Wilby in South Norfolk, torn down the recently erected fences around part of the common grazing land they had rights to; and how this sparked an insurgency during the reign of Edward VI and the storming of Norwich under the leadership of Robert Kett, later held in the Tower of London and tried for treason. We have many insightful and fascinating historical pamphlets, essays, local history booklets covering many areas, periods and themes, in stock. Please inquire for generous discounts if considering ordering more than one at time.
Keywords:
Ket's Rebellion
Kett's Rebellion
Sir Robert Kett
Norfolk
Norwich
Tower of London
Treason
Rebellion
Insurrection
Popular Disturbances
Revolt
Edward VI
16th century England