Town and Country in Europe, 1300-1800

Name: Town and Country in Europe, 1300-1800
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

Explore the intricate relationships between town and country across Europe from the Black Death to the Enlightenment in "Town and Country in Europe, 1300-1800". This comprehensive survey, featuring thirteen specially commissioned chapters, offers detailed insights into diverse regions, from Spain to Sweden and Italy to the Polish Commonwealth. It analyzes key themes such as state formation, urbanization, and protoindustrialization, providing a framework for understanding premodern economic growth. Ideal for students and historians interested in European social and economic history. Key Features: - Comprehensive survey of town and country relations in Europe (1300-1800) - Covers a wide geographical area, including Spain, Sweden, Italy, and the Polish Commonwealth - Analyzes crucial historical debates on state formation, urbanization, and economic growth - Offers a systematic comparison of different European paths to growth Product Summary: Cambridge University Press book, "Town and Country in Europe, 1300-1800", paperback, 356 pages, English version, ISBN 9780521548045. Explores European town and country dynamics from 1300 to 1800, detailing urbanization and economic growth.