The Western Rebellion - Part 1
Key questions considered: Should the rising be called the Prayer Book rebellion? How serious a threat was the rising to the government? How important were the clergy in leading the rising? How effectively did the government deal with the rising? Content includes: The grievances of the rebels and their actions. Attacks on the gentry. The problem of suppressing the rising, the actions of the local gentry, absentee nobles, the problems facing Somerset. The aftermath of the risingTutors:
Dr Glyn Redworth
Nicholas Fellows