Languedoc Revolt in 1382

Languedoc Revolt in 1382

C. H., d’après T. de Mare · Public Domain Mark 1.0 / domaine public

This engraving depicts the Languedoc revolt of 1382, in the context of the fiscal and social unrest that shook the kingdom of France at the end of the 14th century. The scene shows an armed crowd, impassioned fighters, and townspeople caught in urban violence. The image emphasizes popular anger, resistance to taxation, and the fragility of political order under the reign of Charles VI. It illustrates the dramatic memory of medieval provincial uprisings.