Wage Labor and Guilds in Medieval Europe
| Author | : Steven A. Epstein |
| Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0807844985 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780807844984 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Wage Labor and Guilds in Medieval Europe by : Steven A. Epstein
Download or read book Wage Labor and Guilds in Medieval Europe written by Steven A. Epstein and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epstein takes a fresh look at the organization of labor in medieval towns and emphasizes the predominance of a wage system within them. He offers illuminating comment on a wide range of subjects_on guilds and guild organization, on women and Jews in the work force, on the value given labor, and on the sources of disaffection. His book presents a feast of themes in medieval social history. David Herlihy, Brown University
