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Manors and Markets - Economy and Society in the Low Countries 500-1600 (Hardcover, New)
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Manors and Markets - Economy and Society in the Low Countries 500-1600 (Hardcover, New)
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The Low Countries-an area roughly embracing the present-day
Netherlands and Belgium-formed a patchwork of varied economic and
social development in the Middle Ages, with some regions displaying
a remarkable dynamism. Manors and Markets charts the history of
these vibrant economies and societies, and contrasts them with
alternative paths of development, from the early medieval period to
the beginning of the seventeenth century.
Providing a concise overview of social and economic changes over
more than a thousand years, Bas van Bavel assesses the impact of
the social and institutional organization that saw the Low
Countries become the most urbanized and densely populated part of
Europe by the end of the Middle Ages. By delving into the early and
high medieval history of society, van Bavel uncovers the
foundations of the flourishing of the medieval Flemish towns and
the forces that propelled Holland towards its Golden Age.
Exploring the Low Countries at a regional level, van Bavel
highlights the importance of localized structures for determining
the nature of social transitions and economic growth. He assesses
the role of manorial organization, the emergence of markets, the
rise of towns, the quest for self-determination by ordinary people,
and the sharp regional differences in development that can be
observed in the very long run. In doing so, the book offers a
significant contribution to the debate about the causes of economic
and social change, both past and present.
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