Popular Cultures in England 1550-1750

ISBN-13: 9780582489547 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 235 str.

Reay, Barry

Opis

This text explores the beliefs and behaviour of English people across different social classes from 1550-1750. It examines different age, gender and religious groups, as well as rural and urban communities. The book focuses primarily on the majority of the population below England's social elite.

Spis treści

Introduction.
1. Sexualities.
2. Orality, literacy and print.
3. Religions.
4. Witchcraft.
5. Festive Drama and Ritual.
6. Riots and the Law.
7. Popular Cultures.
Select Bibliography.
Index.

O autorze

Reay, Barry