Capitalism and Material Life, 1400-1800, Volume 1Interdisciplinary research study of the material aspects of civilization, with particular reference to historical changes in the standard of living and in the consumption patterns of Europe and the world - summarizes some broad population trends, and covers food consumption, the diffusion of various consumer goods, the spread of technology, communication, the early market economy, consumer behaviour, urbanization and urban area life, etc. |
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Weight of Numbers I | 1 |
Daily Bread | 66 |
Food and Drink | 121 |
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