1517年伦敦五朔节骚乱原因初探

On the Causes of Evil May Day in 1517

1517年发生的伦敦五朔节骚乱属于典型的群体性突发事件。它是在近代早期英国经济快速发展与城市社会关系日趋复杂的背景下发生的。因经济竞争而引发的民族排外情绪是骚乱发生的思想动力;学徒处境地位的恶化则是骚乱发生的主要原因;自负、偏狭的民族心理成为了骚乱的助推力;政府处置措施的不当则诱发了骚乱的发生。多种因素综合作用使得五朔节骚乱得以突然发生。

Evil May Day in London in 1517 was a typical unexpected incident involving mass partic- ipations. It took place in the background of increased competition and the rapid development of social economy. The xenophobia due to the economic friction is the ideological foundation of the riot; the worsening situation of apprentices in London is the main cause of the riot; the conceited and provincial national psychology promotes the social conflict; however, the government＇s improper disposal meas- ures triggered the riots. Evil May Day was the product of many factors combined.