Workers And Workplace In The Preindustrial City: Shipbuilders Of The Venetian Arsenal
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robert C. Davis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1991
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: minor wear of edges of external cloth cover; marks on plastic cover; signed on first page by previous owner; in otherwise good condition
This historical study chronicles the lives and labor of shipbuilders within the iconic Venetian Arsenal during the preindustrial era. It presents a meticulous examination of their daily routines, social hierarchies, and the economic forces shaping their existence in one of Europe's most powerful maritime cities. The work illustrates the intricate relationship between craft, community, and the state, offering a profound understanding of urban labor history. This scholarly account provides an authoritative look into a vital, often overlooked, segment of early modern European society.
Author: Robert C. Davis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1991
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: minor wear of edges of external cloth cover; marks on plastic cover; signed on first page by previous owner; in otherwise good condition
This historical study chronicles the lives and labor of shipbuilders within the iconic Venetian Arsenal during the preindustrial era. It presents a meticulous examination of their daily routines, social hierarchies, and the economic forces shaping their existence in one of Europe's most powerful maritime cities. The work illustrates the intricate relationship between craft, community, and the state, offering a profound understanding of urban labor history. This scholarly account provides an authoritative look into a vital, often overlooked, segment of early modern European society.