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A social and cultural history of early modern France / William Beik.

Author/creator Beik, William, 1941-
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxvii, 401 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Social classes--France --History.
Social structure--France --History.
Social change--France --History.
Social classes--France --History.
Social structure--France --History.
Social change--France --History.
France--Civilization --1328-1600.
France--Civilization --17th century.
France--Civilization --18th century.
France--Social life and customs.
France--Civilization --1328-1600.
France--Civilization --17th century.
France--Civilization --18th century.
France--Social life and customs.
Contents Rural communities and seigneurial power -- Peasant life, agriculture, and social distribution -- Domination by the nobility -- City life and city people -- The monarchy and the new nobility -- Ecclesiastical power and religious faith -- Warfare and society -- Social bonds and social protest -- Traditional attitudes and identities -- Emerging identities -education and the new elite -- Monarchs and courtly society -- Aristocracy's last bloom and the forces of change.
Abstract A history of French society between the end of the middle ages and the Revolution by one of the world's leading authorities on early modern France. William Beik conveys the distinctiveness of early modern society and identifies the cultural practices that defined the lives of people at all levels of society.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008053627
ISBN9780521883092 (hbk)
ISBN0521883091 (hbk)
ISBN9780521709569 (pbk)
ISBN0521709563 (pbk)

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