This subject deals with an episode of the Neapolitan revolution in 1647. The Duke of Arcos had imposed such drastic taxes upon the people that they rebelled, and when a proclamation of added... Read allThis subject deals with an episode of the Neapolitan revolution in 1647. The Duke of Arcos had imposed such drastic taxes upon the people that they rebelled, and when a proclamation of added imposition was posted in the town, under the leadership of Masaniello they tore it down a... Read allThis subject deals with an episode of the Neapolitan revolution in 1647. The Duke of Arcos had imposed such drastic taxes upon the people that they rebelled, and when a proclamation of added imposition was posted in the town, under the leadership of Masaniello they tore it down and burned it. Marching to the palace, they presented an ultimatum to the Duke, who, in fac... Read all
