Lion's share, the: inequality and the rise of the fiscal state in preindustrial europe
Auteur :
Alfani, Guido / Di Tullio, Matteo
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108476218
Date de publication :
7 févr. 2019
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,8 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
500 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This is the most in-depth analysis of inequality and social polarization ever attempted for a preindustrial society. It connects the rise of the fiscal-military state to increases in economic inequality in the early modern period, while also adding to contemporary debates about the disparity of wealth.