Murderous Midsummer - The Western Rising of 1549

Mark Stoyle tells the full story of the so-called "Prayer Book Rebellion? of 1549. Correcting the accepted narrative, he demonstrates the importance of regional identity and sheds light on the lives 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.

Summary

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

Product details

• Authors: Mark Stoyle
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9780300266320
• ISBN: 978-0-300-26632-0
• No. of pages: 384
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918