What was Cade's Rebellion? (Ep.5: Richard Duke of York's part)
- Author
- Teach Medieval
- Published
- Thu 01 Dec 2022
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/teach-medieval/episodes/the-wars-of-the-roses-cades-rebellion-ep5-in-what-ways-was-r
Cade's Rebellion of 1450 was a popular uprising against the government of Henry VI that foreshadowed the Wars of the Roses yet to come. In this fascinating mini-series, Dr James Ross (University of Winchester) explores its causes, events and significance.
The complete mini-series includes:
Ep.1: Why was there unrest in Kent?
Ep.2: What role did the death of William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk play in triggering the rebellion?
Ep.3: What key issues were put forward by Cade and his followers?
Ep.4: How did Henry VI react to the rebellion?
Ep.5: How can Richard, Duke of York be linked to the rebellion?
Ep.6: A review of Cade's Rebellion
Recommended works by Dr James Ross:
John de Vere, Thirteenth Earl of Oxford (1442-1513): 'The Foremost Man of the Kingdom'
Further reading:
Jessica Lutkin: The Wars of the Roses 1450-99
Nicholas Fellows: England 1445-1509
Roger Turvey: Lancastrians, Yorkists and the Wars of the Roses 1399-1509
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