As RubbrSpatula prepares for the Trick or Treaters it is worth repeating his oft mentioned phrase to current and would-be writers:
Show, don't tell
As for historical stuff any assistance is welcomed on the subject of "Jacquerie". This particular 1358th period is currently under research and while many of the actual events well neither be shown nor told in potentially upcoming fiction, (because they are too heinous even for this sometimes over the top scribbler), the class warfare time might lend itself to yet another version to be posted here.