Remembering Peasants (Paperback)
Joyce, Patrick (Author)
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A way of life that once encompassed most of humanity is vanishing in one of the greatest transformations of our time: the eclipse of the rural world by the urban. In this history of peasantry, Patrick Joyce tells the story of this lost world and its people. In contrast to the usual insulting stereotypes, we discover a rich and complex culture: traditions, songs, celebrations, and revolts, across Europe from the plains of Poland to the farmsteads and villages of Italy and Ireland, through the 19th century to the present day. Into this passionate history, written with exquisite care, Joyce weave...
ISBN (SKU)
9780141998732
Pages
400
Weight
296g
Dimensions
199x130x24
Imprint
Penguin Books
Published
13, February, 2025
Genres
History
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