Villagers and Lords in Eastern Europe, 1300-1800

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.>

Product details

• Authors: Markus Cerman, Cerman Markus
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.09.2012
• EAN: 9780230004603
• ISBN: 978-0-230-00460-3
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 218 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Studies in European History; Studies in European History (P; Studies in European History; Studies in European History (P
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book; B, History, European History, HISTORY / Social History, HISTORY / Europe / Eastern, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Europe—History, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, C 1600 To C 1700, C 1700 To C 1800