Kingdom of England (927–1707)

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Kingdom of England
927–1707
Flag of Kingdom of England
Flag
Coat of arms of Kingdom of England
Coat of arms
Location of Kingdom of England
CapitalLondon
Dominant mode of productionFeudalism (10th–17th century)
Capitalism (17th–18th century)
GovernmentMonarchy


The Kingdom of England was a medieval and early modern state located on the island of Great Britain. It limited the power of feudal barons by largely relying on mercenaries rather than knights, which gave it a military advantage against France and other countries.[1]

History

The Black Death spread to Europe in 1348 and killed a third of the total population. Peasants led by Wat Tyler rebelled in 1381, made an alliance with sections of the urban population, and confronted the King.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Neil Faulkner (2013). A Marxist History of the World: From Neanderthals to Neoliberals: 'European Feudalism' (p. 86). [PDF] Pluto Press. ISBN 9781849648639 [LG]