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In this comparative study of the role of English and French towns in feudal society in the middle ages Professor Hilton provides a new perspective on medieval society and argues that medieval towns were not, as is often thought, harbingers of capitalism. He emphasises how urban societies fitted into, rather than challenged, feudalism.

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'This book pulls off a double: specialists will enjoy and be inspired by it, while novices will appreciate its clarity and terseness … It deserves the widest possible audience.' Julia Barrow, History Workshop Journal
'A useful summary with some profound insights.' David Nicholas, The Economic History Review
'This synthesis, presented with talent by R. H. Hilton, must take a very honourable place among the few comparative studies of medieval urban history.' Cahiers de Civilisation Médiévale

Table of Contents
Preface; Introduction; 1. The town and feudalism: preliminary definitions; 2. The feudal presence in towns; 3. Urban social structures; 4. Urban rulers; 5. How urban society was imagined; 6. Urban communities and conflict; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 5/4/1995 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521484565, 978-0521484565
      ISBN10: 0521484561
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this comparative study of the role of English and French towns in feudal society in the middle ages Professor Hilton provides a new perspective on medieval society and argues that medieval towns were not, as is often thought, harbingers of capitalism. He emphasises how urban societies fitted into, rather than challenged, feudalism.

      Trade Review
      'This book pulls off a double: specialists will enjoy and be inspired by it, while novices will appreciate its clarity and terseness … It deserves the widest possible audience.' Julia Barrow, History Workshop Journal
      'A useful summary with some profound insights.' David Nicholas, The Economic History Review
      'This synthesis, presented with talent by R. H. Hilton, must take a very honourable place among the few comparative studies of medieval urban history.' Cahiers de Civilisation Médiévale

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction; 1. The town and feudalism: preliminary definitions; 2. The feudal presence in towns; 3. Urban social structures; 4. Urban rulers; 5. How urban society was imagined; 6. Urban communities and conflict; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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