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  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 3. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Griffiths, Rhys; Wiles, Kate 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the origins of war names, highlighting how they are typically derived from geographical locations, primary belligerents, or duration. It delves into the historical significance of the Great Peasants' War in 1525, emphasizing how the event has been interpreted differently over the centuries. The concept of peasant revolts has evolved to symbolize the grievances of the underprivileged, with the history of the Great Peasants' War often being recounted from the perspective of the defeated. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:History Today. 2025/03, Vol. 75, Issue 3, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:182996789
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