A March on London: Being a Story of Wat Tyler's Insurrection

"A March on London: Being a Story of Wat Tyler's Insurrection" By G. A. (George Alfred) Henty, is a gripping historical novel set in the tumultuous era of Richard II's reign. The story centers around Edgar Ormskirk, a scholar's son who finds himself swept up in the uprising of the Commons. Beginning with Edgar's sheltered upbringing, the narrative traces his development into a young man educated in arms, with a growing awareness of the injustices faced by the common people due to heavy taxation. As the charismatic Wat Tyler rallies the oppressed, Edgar is forced to confront conflicting loyalties, the responsibilities of leadership, and the far-reaching consequences of rebellion against a backdrop of rising tension and societal division, culminating in a battle between the powerful and those who dare to challenge them.