Explore life in historical Austria and Galicia through the lens of daily work, law, and living conditions.
This edition presents a vivid portrait of peasant life, estate duties, and the heavy burden borne by workers. It also covers how local governance, land laws, and social hierarchy shaped daily routines, housing, and village life in the region.
- Learn about the system of landholding, peasant labor, and the duties tied to each estate.
- See how judgments, taxation, and quartering of soldiers affected ordinary people.
- Understand village architecture, housing conditions, and the challenges of travel and inns.
- Gain context on social dynamics, from noble privilege to peasant endurance and resilience.
Ideal for readers of history and those curious about everyday life under historic Austro-Hungarian influence.