Villagers and Lords in Eastern Europe, 1300-1800 Paperback / softback
by Markus (University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria) Cerman
Part of the Studies in European History series
Paperback / softback
Description
This new study provides an up-to-date survey of social and economic developments in early modern Eastern European rural societies.
Markus Cerman revises the traditional images of mighty lords and poor, powerless 'serf peasants', discussing the theories which led to the assumption that serfdom existed throughout the region. Cerman contrasts the interpretation of a long-term backwardness with a fresh view of the legal, social and economic status of villagers, their living standards and their role in actively shaping rural communities.
Featuring helpful tables, a glossary and a comprehensive bibliography, this is a stimulating reassessment for anyone studying this period and often neglected topic in European history.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:03/09/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780230004603
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:03/09/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780230004603
