English and French Towns in Feudal Society: A Comparative Study by Rodney Howard

Description: English and French Towns in Feudal Society by Rodney Howard Hilton In this comparative study of the role of English and French towns in feudal society in the middle ages Professor Hilton provides a new perspective on medieval society and argues that medieval towns were not, as is often thought, harbingers of capitalism. He emphasises how urban societies fitted into, rather than challenged, feudalism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a comparative study of the role of English and French towns in feudal society in the middle ages. In bringing together much material which dissolves old categories and simplifications in the study of medieval towns, Professor Hilton provides an important new perspective on medieval society and on the nature of feudalism. He argues that medieval towns were not, as is often thought, the harbingers of capitalism, and emphasises the way in which urban social structures fitted into, rather than challenged, feudalism. Author Biography Hilton is Emeritus Professor of Medieval Social History at the University of Birmingham. Table of Contents Preface; Introduction; 1. The town and feudalism: preliminary definitions; 2. The feudal presence in towns; 3. Urban social structures; 4. Urban rulers; 5. How urban society was imagined; 6. Urban communities and conflict; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index. Review This book pulls off a double: specialists will enjoy and be inspired by it, while novices will appreciate its clarity and terseness ... It deserves the widest possible audience. Julia Barrow, History Workshop Journal A useful summary with some profound insights. David Nicholas, The Economic History Review This synthesis, presented with talent by R. H. Hilton, must take a very honourable place among the few comparative studies of medieval urban history. Cahiers de Civilisation Medievale Promotional This is a comparative study of the role of English and French towns in feudal society in the middle ages. Promotional "Headline" This is a comparative study of the role of English and French towns in feudal society in the middle ages. Description for Bookstore In this comparative study of the role of English and French towns in feudal society in the middle ages Professor Hilton provides a new perspective on medieval society and argues that medieval towns were not, as is often thought, harbingers of capitalism. He emphasises how urban societies fitted into, rather than challenged, feudalism. Description for Library In this comparative study of the role of English and French towns in feudal society in the middle ages Professor Hilton provides a new perspective on medieval society and argues that medieval towns were not, as is often thought, harbingers of capitalism. He emphasises how urban societies fitted into, rather than challenged, feudalism. Details ISBN0521484561 Pages 188 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Past and Present Publications Language English ISBN-10 0521484561 ISBN-13 9780521484565 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1995 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle A Comparative Study Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title ENGLISH & FRENCH TOWNS IN FEUD Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521484565 UK Release Date 1995-05-04 AU Release Date 1995-05-04 NZ Release Date 1995-05-04 Author Rodney Howard Hilton Publication Date 1995-05-04 Alternative 9780511562464 DEWEY 307.760942 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91374896;

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