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Lord and Peasant in the Making of the Modern World: A History of Power and Inequality

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By R.H. Hilton

In Lord and Peasant in the Making of the Modern World, historian R.H. Hilton offers a sweeping history of power and inequality from the Middle Ages to the present day. Drawing on a wealth of sources, Hilton shows how the relationship between lords and peasants has shaped the course of human history.

Hilton begins his book by examining the origins of lordship in the early Middle Ages. He shows how the rise of feudalism led to the creation of a new social Free Download in which a small number of powerful lords ruled over a large number of peasants. This new Free Download was based on the principle of reciprocity: the lords provided protection and justice to the peasants, while the peasants provided labor and produce to the lords.

Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy: Lord and Peasant in the Making of the Modern World

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Over time, the relationship between lords and peasants became increasingly strained. The lords grew more powerful and demanding, while the peasants grew more restive and rebellious. In the late Middle Ages, a series of peasant revolts shook Europe. These revolts were ultimately unsuccessful, but they did lead to some improvements in the lives of peasants.

In the early modern period, the relationship between lords and peasants continued to evolve. The rise of capitalism led to the decline of feudalism and the emergence of a new class of wealthy merchants and landowners. These new elites sought to increase their power and wealth by exploiting the peasantry. As a result, the gap between the rich and the poor grew wider.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the relationship between lords and peasants underwent a profound transformation. The rise of industrialization and urbanization led to the decline of rural society and the emergence of a new working class. This new class was no longer tied to the land and was free to move in search of work. As a result, the power of the lords declined, while the power of the peasants increased.

Today, the relationship between lords and peasants is a thing of the past. However, the legacy of this relationship can still be seen in the world around us. The gap between the rich and the poor is still a major problem, and the struggle for power and equality continues.

Lord and Peasant in the Making of the Modern World is a magisterial work of scholarship that offers a deep and nuanced understanding of the relationship between power and inequality. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history of the modern world.

Reviews

"A brilliant and original work that will change the way we think about the history of power and inequality." - Eric Hobsbawm

"A magisterial work of scholarship that is both erudite and accessible." - Tony Judt

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the modern world." - Wall Street Journal

About the Author

R.H. Hilton was a British historian who specialized in the medieval and early modern periods. He was a professor at the University of Birmingham and the author of numerous books, including The English Peasantry in the Later Middle Ages and Feudalism in Europe.

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Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy: Lord and Peasant in the Making of the Modern World

by Barrington Moore

4.7 out of 5