Revolt of the va-nu-pieds

The Revolt of the va-nu-pieds (French pronunciation: ​[vanypje], barefooted ones) was a popular uprising in Normandy in 1639 following Louis XIII of France's decision to set up the gabelle in Cotentin in place of the privilege of the quart-bouillon.

Revolt of the va-nu-pieds

The Revolt of the va-nu-pieds (French pronunciation: ​[vanypje], barefooted ones) was a popular uprising in Normandy in 1639 following Louis XIII of France's decision to set up the gabelle in Cotentin in place of the privilege of the quart-bouillon.