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Family and Inheritance

- Rural Society in Western Europe, 1200-1800

About Family and Inheritance

This pioneering book examines different aspects of the inheritance customs in rural Western Europe in the pre-industrial age: for families and whole societies, the roles of lawyers in reducing them to a common system, and the recurring debate on the merits of various inheritance customs in shaping particular kinds of society.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521293549
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 428
  • Published:
  • May 18, 1978
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x217x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 54 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: November 28, 2024

Description of Family and Inheritance

This pioneering book examines different aspects of the inheritance customs in rural Western Europe in the pre-industrial age: for families and whole societies, the roles of lawyers in reducing them to a common system, and the recurring debate on the merits of various inheritance customs in shaping particular kinds of society.

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