The death of Wat Tyler at Smithfield, London, in 1381 during the Peasants' Revolt. Richard II is depicted twice, riding towards the rebels and back to

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The death of Wat Tyler at Smithfield, London, in 1381 during the Peasants' Revolt. Richard II is depicted twice, riding towards the rebels and back towards the scene of the murder. Image taken from Chroniques de France et d'Angleterre, Book II. Originally published in S. Netherlands, circa 1460-1480.

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