The Laboring Classes in Renaissance Florence investigates the part of Renaissance history that refers to the notarial and criminal archives of Florence. The book presents the relations between the laboring classes and the ruling elite. It demonstrates the class struggle that happened in the Renaissance period.
The text also describes the progress of class struggle in periods preceding the Industrial Revolution. It discusses the reforms of the political strategies, list of protests, and awareness of artisans and laborers in preindustrial milieu. Another topic of interest is the tax revolt, food riot, and rural rebels’ resistance during the Renaissance period. The section that follows describes the emergence of ethnic ghettos, impact of immigration, and distribution of population.
The book will provide valuable insights for historians, students, and researchers in the field of medieval history.
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Seller: Henry Hollander, Bookseller, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Royal octavo, brown cloth with red lettering, map endpaper, frontispiece illustrations, xiv, 296 pp., tables, figures, sources, index, owners pen name on the corner of the title-page. Seller Inventory # 107663
Seller: Grey Matter Books, Hadley, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Text is unmarked; pages are bright, though the page edges are age toned and the top edge of the pages is foxed. Binding leans. Dust jacket shows some light wear around the edges. 296pp. Seller Inventory # 067474
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0121791807. Seller Inventory # 4144028
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Seller: High Street Books, New Mills, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket has some chipping to the edges, owner's inscription and some dust marking to the page edges. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging. Seller Inventory # pb115-1024-0332
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Seller: Asano Bookshop, Nagoya, AICHI, Japan
Condition: Very Good. 24.0x17.0cm, 296pp, dust jacket Hardcover, rubs and light rips on edge of cover, very light stains and tan on edge of book. Seller Inventory # a24754
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Seller: LIBRERÍA COCHERAS-COLISEO, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, M, Spain
Paginas: 296,00 Idioma: INGLÉS. Seller Inventory # 22676
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0121791807. Seller Inventory # 7099060
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