The Jacquerie Revolt
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In this episode, we explore the Jacquerie Revolt of 1358, a significant peasant uprising in medieval France driven by socio-economic tensions and exacerbated by the Hundred Years' War and the aftermath of the Black Death. The revolt showcased the desperation of the French peasantry in the face of brutal oppression from their nobility, ultimately leading to a brutal crackdown. Despite its failure, the Jacquerie remains a powerful symbol of class struggle and the quest for rights in feudal Europe.
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