Guilds in the Middle Ages by Georges François Renard

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45425.html.images 360 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45425.epub3.images 158 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45425.epub.images 161 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45425.epub.noimages 159 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45425.kf8.images 282 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45425.kindle.images 251 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45425.txt.utf-8 301 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/45425/pg45425-h.zip 145 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Renard, Georges François, 1847-1930
Editor Cole, G. D. H. (George Douglas Howard), 1889-1959
Translator Terry, Dorothy
Title Guilds in the Middle Ages
Note Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Guilts in the Middle Ages" by Georges François Renard is a historical account presumably written in the early 20th century, focusing on the organization and function of guilds during medieval times. The text delves into the complexities of guild systems, which were crucial economic and social structures in the Middle Ages, and their role in industrial economy. The guilds are depicted as both self-regulating units and organizations influenced by local and national authorities, reflecting the interplay between production, trade, and the evolving nature of societal roles. The opening of "Guilds in the Middle Ages" presents an overview of the historical context and discussions surrounding the origins and geographical distribution of guilds. Renard outlines competing theories regarding their emergence, suggesting a dual nature: on one hand, they may have evolved from earlier associations; on the other, they could represent unique institutions born from the need for collective defense and mutual assistance among craftsmen. The introduction sets the stage for a more in-depth analysis of the guilds' structure, organization, and the functions they served within society, emphasizing their significance in the broader narrative of medieval economic history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject Guilds -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 45425
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 155 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!