Phil, Rod Read M.
Rebels with a Cause: 1816 Rioting in the Fens of Littleport and Ely Examined by a Local Criminologist in 2016
- ISBN 13:
- 9781540442352
- author:
- Phil, Rod Read M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 22.91 x 15.19 x 0.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Rebels with a Cause: 1816 Rioting in the Fens of Littleport and Ely Examined by a Local Criminologist In 2016 In the year 1816, a perfect storm of poverty, hunger, and environmental disaster swept through the Fens of Littleport and Ely. The once-thriving marshy common lands, rich in wildfowl and fish, had been ravaged by entrepreneurial drainers, leaving the local villagers with no choice but to take drastic action. As the "year without a summer" brought devastating consequences, the villagers' desperation turned to rioting and civil unrest. The protests, which would come to be known as the 1816 riots, were sparked by the economic and environmental consequences of the Mount Tambora eruption in Indonesia. The local gentry, churchmen, and magistracy, who could afford the basic necessities, demanded fairness and redistribution, while the poor and downtrodden were forced to endure starvation and death. The situation escalated into violent disorder, with looting, arson, and machine-breaking becoming commonplace throughout East Anglia. The authorities, including the military, eventually intervened to restore order, but not before the situation had spiralled out of control. This book examines the events of 1816 through the eyes of a local criminologist, providing a unique and fascinating insight into this pivotal moment in history.
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