The Western Rising of 1549

Stoyle, Mark

ISBN 10: 0300276885 / ISBN 13: 9780300276886

Published by Yale University Press, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Western Rising of 1549
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300276885
• ISBN 13: 9780300276886
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

“Compelling.”—Mathew Lyons, Times (UK)

“Authoritative.”—Marcus Nevitt, Spectator

“A sympathetic portrayal of communities fighting for all they held dear.”—Lucy Wooding, Times Literary Supplement

The fascinating story of the so-called “Prayer Book Rebellion” of 1549 which saw the people of Devon and Cornwall rise up against the Crown
 
The Western Rising of 1549 was the most catastrophic event to occur in Devon and Cornwall between the Black Death and the Civil War. Beginning as an argument between two men and their vicar, the rebellion led to a siege of Exeter, savage battles with Crown forces, and the deaths of 4,000 local men and women. It represents the most determined attempt by ordinary English people to halt the religious reformation of the Tudor period.
 
Mark Stoyle tells the story of the so-called “Prayer Book Rebellion” in full. Correcting the accepted narrative in a number of places, Stoyle shows that the government in London saw the rebels as a real threat. He demonstrates the importance of regional identity and emphasizes that religion was at the heart of the uprising. This definitive account brings to life the stories of the thousands of men and women who acted to defend their faith almost five hundred years ago.

About the Author

Mark Stoyle is professor of early modern history at the University of Southampton. An expert on Tudor and Stuart Britain, he is the author of seven books, including Soldiers and Strangers and The Black Legend of Prince Rupert’s Dog.