The European Peasantry from the Fifteenth to the Nineteenth Century

By Jerome Blum

Book Overview

The European Peasantry From The Fifteenth To The Nineteenth Century by Jerome Blum is a comprehensive study of the social, economic, and political history of the European peasantry. The book covers the period from the fifteenth century to the nineteenth century and provides a detailed analysis of the lives of the European peasantry during this time.The book begins by examining the social structure of the European peasantry and the various factors that contributed to their economic and political status. It then goes on to explore the changes that occurred in the European countryside over the course of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, including the rise of capitalism and the emergence of new social classes.The book also discusses the impact of the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution on the European peasantry, as well as the various political and economic reforms that were implemented in response to these changes. Throughout the book, Blum provides a nuanced and detailed analysis of the various factors that shaped the lives of the European peasantry, including their relationships with the land, their social and economic status, and their political and cultural traditions.Overall, The European Peasantry From The Fifteenth To The Nineteenth Century is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Europe, and provides a valuable insight into the lives of the men and women who made up the backbone of European society for centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258393026
• ISBN13: 9781258393021
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"