Economic & Social History Of Medieval Europe
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Condition: Good. Jacket:Chipped, torn with minor damage. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: previous owner. The dust jacket shows age-related wear and fading consistent with a mid-twentieth century publication. The book block appears intact with no visible damage to the binding.
A foundational work in medieval economic history, Economic and Social History of Medieval Europe by Henri Pirenne presents a sweeping and authoritative account of European commerce and society from the early Middle Ages through the fifteenth century. Pirenne, one of the most distinguished Belgian historians of the twentieth century, argues that the revival of trade and the growth of towns were the defining forces that shaped medieval civilisation. The work chronicles the transformation of rural economies, the rise of merchant classes, the regulation of industry, and the dramatic expansion of imports and exports through the thirteenth century. Written with scholarly precision yet remarkable accessibility, it remains an indispensable reference for students and enthusiasts of medieval European history alike.
Author: Henri Pirenne
Format: Hardback
Published: 1949, Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket:Chipped, torn with minor damage. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: previous owner. The dust jacket shows age-related wear and fading consistent with a mid-twentieth century publication. The book block appears intact with no visible damage to the binding.
A foundational work in medieval economic history, Economic and Social History of Medieval Europe by Henri Pirenne presents a sweeping and authoritative account of European commerce and society from the early Middle Ages through the fifteenth century. Pirenne, one of the most distinguished Belgian historians of the twentieth century, argues that the revival of trade and the growth of towns were the defining forces that shaped medieval civilisation. The work chronicles the transformation of rural economies, the rise of merchant classes, the regulation of industry, and the dramatic expansion of imports and exports through the thirteenth century. Written with scholarly precision yet remarkable accessibility, it remains an indispensable reference for students and enthusiasts of medieval European history alike.