Robert Kett And The Norfolk Rising (1912)

By Joseph Clayton

Book Overview

""Robert Kett and the Norfolk Rising"" is a historical book written by Joseph Clayton in 1912. The book focuses on the story of Robert Kett, a Norfolk landowner who led a rebellion against the government in 1549. The rebellion, known as the Norfolk Rising, was a response to the social and economic hardships faced by the people of Norfolk. Kett and his followers set up a camp on Mousehold Heath, near Norwich, and demanded that the government address their grievances. The rebellion was eventually crushed by the government forces, and Kett was executed for treason. Clayton's book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Norfolk Rising, the rebellion itself, and its aftermath. The book also explores the social and economic conditions that led to the rebellion, and the impact it had on the people of Norfolk. Overall, ""Robert Kett and the Norfolk Rising"" is a fascinating historical account of a significant event in English history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116409520X
• ISBN13: 9781164095200
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"