The Rebellion of the Northern Earls in 1569 was the most serious rebellion of Elizabeth I’s reign, and resulted in the devastation of many northern families.
Some 600-700 rebels were subjected to martial law, and hanged outside their own towns and villages, and many local gentry were executed for their part in the rebellion. Others fled to Scotland or the Spanish Netherlands.
The punishments dealt out by Elizabeth I were the harshest of any Tudor monarch in the aftermath of a revolt and ensured that the North could not rise again for many generations.
Discover the stories of the Earls of Westmorland and Northumberland, and the northern families that followed them into rebellion in 1569.
Author: Gillian Waters
Format: A5 (88 pages) with 18 maps & illustrations.
ISBN: 9781919555102
Paperback: £11.50 -plus postage
Digital Pdf: £6.99 -no postage
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Reviews
Bringing a Northern Rebellion to Life
Michaela says: This book provides a detailed insight into an important event in Northern history. Enhanced by informative graphics, it explores the complex relationship between religion, politics and royal authority. This book answered many questions I had about the Northern Rebellion and deepened my understanding of the events. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Northern history.