Early Modern Spain: A social History explores the solidarities which held the Spanish nation together at this time of conflict and change. The book studies the pattern of fellowship and patronage at the local level which contributed to the notable absence of popular revolts characteristic of other European countries at this time. It also analyses the Counter-Reformation, which transformed religious attitudes, and which had a huge impact on family life, social control and popular culture. Focusing on the main themes of the development of capitalism, the growth of the state and...
Early Modern Spain: A social History explores the solidarities which held the Spanish nation together at this time of conflict and change. Th...
Early Modern Spain: A social History explores the solidarities which held the Spanish nation together at this time of conflict and change. The book studies the pattern of fellowship and patronage at the local level which contributed to the notable absence of popular revolts characteristic of other European countries at this time. It also analyses the Counter-Reformation, which transformed religious attitudes, and which had a huge impact on family life, social control and popular culture. Focusing on the main themes of the development of capitalism, the growth of the state and...
Early Modern Spain: A social History explores the solidarities which held the Spanish nation together at this time of conflict and change. Th...
This social history of France in the 19th century goes beyond the traditional focus of class and class conflict, religion and anticlericalism to explore new areas such as crime and punishment, the medical profession, consumerism and gender.
This social history of France in the 19th century goes beyond the traditional focus of class and class conflict, religion and anticlericalism to explo...
France 1715-1804: Power and the People is a major new study of eighteenth century French society and politics which focuses on the struggles, beliefs and political significance of the poor. Gwynne Lewis' history opens with a full analysis of all the components of traditional France, including political and religious structures, the seigneurial system, the bourgeoisie and the poor. Part two examines the meaning and challenge of the Enlightenment, with particular reference to women and the mass of the poor. Part three concentrates upon the relationship between the shift to laissez-faire...
France 1715-1804: Power and the People is a major new study of eighteenth century French society and politics which focuses on the struggles, beliefs ...
Italy has undergone a social, political and economic transformation during the 20th century. This social history looks at the everyday life of Italians against a dramatic backdrop of the move to mass politics, fascism, war, economic boom, and organized crime and corruption.
Italy has undergone a social, political and economic transformation during the 20th century. This social history looks at the everyday life of Italian...