Early Modern European Society

This book surveys the sweeping changes affecting Europe from the end of the fifteenth century to the early decades of the eighteenth century. It examines the significance of broad community-based norms and the development of social disciplines.

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Drawing together common features of society from a range of different contexts throughout Europe, from Italy and Spain to Poland and Russia, Early Modern European Society surveys the sweeping changes affecting Europe from the end of the fifteenth century to the early decades of the eighteenth century.


Henry Kamen includes discussion on:




European identities, frontiers and language
leisure, work and migration
religion, ritual and witchcraft
the aristocracy, the bourgeoisie and the poor
gender roles
social discipline and absolutism.