‘A March on London: Being a Story of Wat Tyler's Insurrection’ is a captivating historical novel penned by G. A. Henty. The book immerses readers in the turbulent times of 14th-century England, specifically focusing on the infamous peasant uprising led by Wat Tyler. The story revolves around young Edgar Ormskirk, a nobleman's son who finds himself caught up in the chaos of the rebellion. As the rebellion gains momentum and the peasants' grievances against the oppressive ruling classes reach a boiling point, Edgar's path intertwines with Wat Tyler, the charismatic leader of the revolt. Together, they march on London, demanding justice and equality. The story delves into themes of social inequality, justice, and the power dynamics of the era. Through Henty's immersive storytelling, readers experience the bravery, sacrifice, and struggles faced by both the common folk and the ruling elite during this pivotal moment in English history.
English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and In Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.
