No products in the cart.
$31.19
The Brenner Debate: Agrarian Class Structure and Economic Development in Pre-Industrial Europe is a scholarly collection of essays exploring the causes of economic change in early European societies. Edited by T. H. Aston and C. H. E. Philpin, the book examines historian Robert Brenner’s influential argument on the role of class struggle in shaping economic development. It features contributions from leading historians who debate factors such as feudalism, capitalism, and agrarian class structures. The essays provide comparative perspectives on England, France, and Eastern Europe, offering deep insights into historical economic transformations. Published by Aakar Books, this edition is available worldwide in English.
43 people are viewing this product right now
🔥 5 items sold in last 3 hours
T. H. Aston (Thomas Scott Ashton) was a British historian specializing in medieval and early modern economic history. He was a fellow at Cambridge University and contributed significantly to the study of agrarian history. His work explored feudalism, economic structures, and social change in pre-industrial Europe.
C. H. E. Philpin was a historian known for his research on economic and social history, particularly in relation to class structures. He collaborated with Aston on The Brenner Debate, bringing together key perspectives on agrarian economies. Both scholars played a crucial role in advancing debates on economic development in historical contexts.
Preface
Introduction – R. H. Hilton
Agrarian Class Structure and Economic Development in Pre-Industrial Europe – Robert Brenner
Population and Class Relations in Feudal Society – M. M. Postan and John Hatcher
Agrarian Class Structure and the Development of Capitalism: France and England Compared – Patricia Croot and David Parker
Peasant Organization and Class Conflict in Eastern and Western Germany – Heide Wunder
A Reply to Robert Brenner – Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie
Against the Neo-Malthusian Orthodoxy – Guy Bois
A Crisis of Feudalism – R. H. Hilton
In Search of Agrarian Capitalism – J. P. Cooper
Agrarian Class Structure and Economic Development in Pre-Industrial Bohemia – Arnošt Klíma
The Agrarian Roots of European Capitalism – Robert Brenner
Index
About The Book
The Brenner Debate: Agrarian Class Structure and Economic Development in Pre-Industrial Europe is a scholarly collection of essays exploring the causes of economic change in early European societies. Edited by T. H. Aston and C. H. E. Philpin, the book examines historian Robert Brenner’s influential argument on the role of class struggle in shaping economic development. It features contributions from leading historians who debate factors such as feudalism, capitalism, and agrarian class structures. The essays provide comparative perspectives on England, France, and Eastern Europe, offering deep insights into historical economic transformations. Published by Aakar Books, this edition is available worldwide in English.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.