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Pre-modern Towns at the Times of Catastrophes: East Central Europe in a Comparative Perspective
Pre-modern Towns at the Times of Catastrophes: East Central Europe in a Comparative Perspective
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This book explores pre-modern towns in the territory of today's Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary at the times of catastrophes, providing insights into life in pre-modern eastern Europe. It covers various disasters, political changes, and their impact on urban society, engaging interdisciplinary perspectives from history, archaeology, demography, and historical geography.
Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This captivating book delves into the exploration of pre-modern towns during times of catastrophic events in the present-day territories of Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. By meticulously examining the available evidence, it sheds light on the lives of people in pre-modern Eastern Europe. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in urban history and the study of disasters, offering a fresh geographic perspective to their research.
The book encompasses a wide range of catastrophes, including high mortality caused by natural disasters such as epidemics, earthquakes, fires, or floods, as well as economic decline resulting from changes in trade routes. Additionally, certain political changes, often accompanied by war, had a devastating impact on urban populations. By presenting students with actual examples of catastrophes and their aftermath, the book enables them to gain a deeper understanding of premodern urban society.
This volume specifically focuses on the aforementioned types of urban disasters occurring in the Middle Ages and Early Modern times, drawing upon interdisciplinary perspectives from history, archaeology, demography, and historical geography. It offers students and scholars from various disciplines new avenues to interpret and comprehend the evidence presented.
Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of urban history and disaster studies, providing insights into the lives of people in pre-modern Eastern Europe and offering valuable perspectives for researchers and scholars alike.
Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032347363
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