When Adam Delved and Eve Span is an introductory history of the inspirational English peasant rising of 1381. The book recounts, against the backdrop of 14th century England- including the daily struggle of peasants for food and justice and the devastation wrought by the Black Death-the events of the Peasants' Revolt, both in London and in the regions, conveying their breath taking speed and bringing rebel leaders, such as Wat Tyler and John Ball, to life.
