Peasant Uprisings in Seventeenth-Century France, Russia and China

This book, first published in 1971, examines peasant uprisings in France, China, and Russia, seeking to return to traditional societies and challenge rigid two-class structures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, first published in 1971, delves into a detailed examination of several notable peasant uprisings that occurred during the seventeenth century. The primary objective of these movements in France and China was to reclaim a sense of tradition and a more conservative societal structure, rather than embarking on a radical transformation of the existing social order. In contrast, in Russia, the peasants sought to challenge the strict hierarchical system of a two-class society and establish a more democratic and egalitarian system.

The French and Chinese peasant uprisings of the seventeenth century aimed to restore a sense of tradition and a more conservative societal structure, while the Russian peasant revolts sought to overthrow the rigid order of a two-class system and establish a more democratic and egalitarian society. These movements had profound implications for the political and social landscapes of their respective regions and had a lasting impact on the development of modern society.

Weight: 596g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032048185