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Klappentext Surveys the sweeping changes affecting Europe from the end of the fifteenth century to the early decades of the eighteenth century. At a time when the concept of Europe itself was a nebulous idea! the book draws together common features of society from a range of different contexts throughout Europe! from Italy and Spain to Poland and Russia. Focusing on the two themes of the basic social structures of Europe over the period! and aspects of change in social attitudes! the author examines the significance of broad community-based norms and the development of social disciplines at all levels. Drawing on the great success of his earlier works! "The Iron Century (1971) and "European Society! 1500-1700! as well as a large number of other recent writings! Kamen includes discussion on: European identities! frontiers and language; leisure! work and migration; religion! ritual and witchcraft; the aristocracy! the bourgeoisie and the poor; gender roles and Social discipline and absolutism. Zusammenfassung Drawing together common features of society from a range of different contexts throughout Europe! from Italy and Spain to Poland and Russia! Early Modern European Society surveys the sweeping changes affecting Europe from the end of the fifteenth century to the early decades of the eighteenth century. Henry Kamen includes discussion on: European identities! frontiers and language leisure! work and migration religion! ritual and witchcraft the aristocracy! the bourgeoisie and the poor gender roles social discipline and absolutism. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Identities and Horizons 2. Leisure! Work and Movement 3. Communities of Belief 4. The Ruling Elite 5. The Middle Elite 6. Solidarities and Resistance 7. Gender Roles 8. Social Discipline and Marginality 9. Modernization and the Individual 10. The Absolute State ...
