Why England Banned Peasants from Wearing Pointy Shoes
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When the Black Death killed up to 60% of England in 1348, labor became scarce—giving peasants the ultimate leverage to demand higher wages and escape serfdom! Terrified nobles responded with the 1351 Statute of Labourers to cap pay, followed by strict 1363 Sumptuary Laws dictating what commoners could eat, wear, and even how pointy their shoes could be. Discover the medieval class struggle that set the stage for rebellion! #BlackDeath #MedievalHistory #HistoryShorts #MiddleAges #PeasantsRevolt #Feudalism
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