Henri Pirenne, MEDIEVAL CITIES, THEIR ORIGINS & THE REVIVAL OF TRADE, Hardcover

Description: Medieval Cities, Their Origins and The Revival of Trade by Henri Pirenne. Translated from the French by Frank D. Halsey. First published in 1925, this is a copy of the Fourth Printing, 1946. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press (1925, 1946). Volume shows very light edges wear, otherwise the book is in Very Good Plus condition. The original dust wrapper shows light wear on covers and chips on edges and a hole on the spine (see pics). The hinges and the binding are tight. All the pages are present and are clean and crisp. Henri Pirenne is best known for his provocative argument--known as the "Pirenne thesis" and familiar to all students of medieval Europe--that it was not the invasion of the Germanic tribes that destroyed the civilization of antiquity, but rather the closing of Mediterranean trade by Arab conquest in the seventh century. The consequent interruption of long-distance commerce accelerated the decline of the ancient cities of Europe. Pirenne first formulated his thesis in articles and then expanded on them in Medieval Cities. In the book Pirenne traces the growth of the medieval city from the tenth century to the twelfth, challenging conventional wisdom by attributing the origins of medieval cities to the revival of trade. In addition, Pirenne describes the clear role the middle class played in the development of the modern economic system and modern culture. The "Pirenne thesis" was fully worked out in the book Mohammed and Charlemagne, which appeared shortly after Pirenne's death. Media Mail shipping included in the purchase price. Shipping outside the U.S.A. at cost. If you have any questions about this book please ask. Thanks. David White

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