Popular Culture in Early Modern Europe

The concept of cultural history has in the last few decades come to the fore of historical research into early modern Europe. Due in no small part to the pioneering work of Peter Burke, the tools of the cultural historian are now routinely brought to bear on every aspect of history, and have transformed our understanding of the past. First published in 1978 and now in its third edition, this study examines the broad sweep of pre-industrial Europe's popular culture. This new edition features a new introduction reflecting the growth of cultural history and an extensive supplementary bibliography which further adds to the information about new research in the area.

Zusatztext '... Burke's is still an erudite and stimulating guide to pre-industrial European culture after thirty years of lively work in the field.' Times Literary Supplement '... probably even more important now than it was in 1978.' Times Higher Education 'The study of popular culture has come a long way since the first publication of Burke's work. However! it is still the only work offering a European-wide view. This updated! third edition remains a valuable reference point for those interested in early modern European societies.' Historein 'Burke's highly readable book remains an excellent introduction to early modern European history.' Sport in History Zusammenfassung The concept of cultural history has in the last few decades come to the fore of historical research into early modern Europe. Due in no small part to the pioneering work of Peter Burke! the tools of the cultural historian are now routinely brought to bear on every aspect of history! and have transformed our understanding of the past. Informationen zum Autor Peter Burke is a Professor at Emmanuel College! Cambridge! UK. Klappentext The concept of cultural history has in the last few decades come to the fore of historical research into early modern Europe. Due in no small part to the pioneering work of Peter Burke! the tools of the cultural historian are now routinely brought to bear on every aspect of history! and have transformed our understanding of the past. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Prologue; Introduction to the 3rd edition; Part 1 In Search of Popular Culture: The discovery of the people; Unity and variety in popular culture! An elusive quarry. Part 2 Structures of Popular Culture: The transmission of popular culture; Traditional forms; Heroes! villains and fools; The world of carnival. Part 3 Changes in Popular Culture: The triumph of Lent: the reform of popular culture; Popular culture and social change; Appendices; Select bibliography; Index. ...

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Peter Burke is a Professor at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, UK.

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Contents: Prologue; Introduction to the 3rd edition; Part 1 In Search of Popular Culture: The discovery of the people; Unity and variety in popular culture, An elusive quarry. Part 2 Structures of Popular Culture: The transmission of popular culture; Traditional forms; Heroes, villains and fools; The world of carnival. Part 3 Changes in Popular Culture: The triumph of Lent: the reform of popular culture; Popular culture and social change; Appendices; Select bibliography; Index.