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This pioneering book examines different aspects of the inheritance customs in rural Western Europe in the pre-industrial age: for families and whole societies, the roles of lawyers in reducing them to a common system, and the recurring debate on the merits of various inheritance customs in shaping particular kinds of society. At first sight the study of inheritance customs may appear to be a dull affair, concerned with outdated practices of hair-splitting lawyers; certainly, little academic interest has been shown in the subject. Yet inheritance customs are vital means for the reproduction of the social system, by the transmission of property and other rights through the family. Various family structures and social arrangements are linked by different means of inheritance. This book will interest a wide range of historians, students, postgraduates and teachers alike, whether they are concerned with social, economic, demographic or legal history, in the medieval, early modern or modern periods, and whether their interests are directed to England or other countries of Western Europe; it will also be valuable to social anthropologists, sociologists and historians of ideas. A comprehensive glossary of technical terms has been added for the non-specialist

In this interdisciplinary study, the social historian E.P. Thompson contends that most of the assumptions scholars have made about William Blake, the thinker and poet, are misleading and unfounded. The learned tradition that later adopted Blake as a canonical author was important only as the tradition against which he worked.

A seminal text on the history of the working class by one of the most important intellectuals of the twentieth century. During the formative years of the Industrial Revolution, English workers and artisans claimed a place in society that would shape the following centuries. But the capitalist elite did not form the working class—the workers shaped their own creations, developing a shared identity in the process. Despite their lack of power and the indignity forced upon them by the upper classes, the working class emerged as England’s greatest cultural and political force. Crucial to contemporary trends in all aspects of society, at the turn of the nineteenth century, these workers united into the class that we recognize all across the Western world today. E.P. Thompson’s magnum opus, The Making of the English Working Class defined early twentieth-century English social and economic history, leading many to consider him Britain’s greatest postwar historian. Its publication in 1963 was highly controversial in academia, but the work has become one of the most influential social commentaries every written.

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This classic collection of essays by E.P. Thompson, one of England’s most renowned socialist voices, remains a staple text in the history of Marxist theory. The bulk of the book is dedicated to Thompson’s famous polemic against Louis Althusser and what he considers the reductionism and authoritarianism of Althusserian structuralism. In lively and erudite prose, Thompson argues for a self-critical and unapologetically humanist Marxist tradition. Also included are three essays of considerable importance to the development of the New Left.

Customs in Common is a remarkable sequel to E.P. Thompson's influential work on social history. It explores the complex culture from which working-class institutions emerged in England, highlighting the traditions and customs that the new working class sought to preserve into Victorian times. Through years of research, Thompson examines the gradual decline of cultural customs amid the upheavals of the eighteenth century. As villagers faced a legal system increasingly hostile to tradition, they resisted change, embodying a "rebelliousness in defense of custom." Unlike some historians who view the riotous actions of peasants merely as issues for authorities, Thompson argues that the true problem lay with the rulers and landowners, as the vibrant culture of the people predated the establishment of working-class consciousness. Utilizing a diverse range of sources, Thompson decodes the symbolism of shaming rituals, such as "rough music," and practices like "wife sale." He also highlights the active role of women in food riots from the sixteenth century, offering insights into gender relations of the era. This work is essential for anyone interested in English history and holds particular relevance today as traditional economies give way to market economies in the developing world. Thompson's rich scholarship provides valuable perspectives for understanding contemporary global changes.

The author modestly describes this book as `a fairly complete account of the history and progress of Greek and Latin palaeography, especially in its literary aspect, from the earliest periods represented by surviving manuscripts down to the close of the fifteenth century'.

Focusing on the intellectual influences of the English Romantic movement, the book explores the works of prominent figures like Wordsworth and Coleridge, alongside lesser-known authors such as Godwin and Thelwall. E. P. Thompson's analysis intertwines historical context with literary critique, shedding light on the societal pressures of the 1790s, including paternalism and the impact of the French Revolution. Edited by his widow, Dorothy Thompson, the collection includes original texts, notes, and an overview of his insights into this transformative period in literature and politics.

Bringing together writings and lectures delivered by Thompson over a number of years, this collection covers the key debates in history and cultural theory that occupied him throughout his career. These include his assessments of other historians and judgements of classic English writers.

Explores the contrasts between the genteel, aristocratic side of 18th century British society and criminal elements characterized by raucous public hangings marked by insubordination and riot

First edition, first printing hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, in very good condition. Jacket is scuffed, and edges are creased and nicked. Page block is lightly blemished, otherwise as unread. LW

Through motion and immersion in the beauty of nature, Thompson finds a way out of the hell of depression and drug addiction. Thompson, now a successful psychologist, retraces the path that led him from despair to wellness, detailing the chilling childhood trauma that caused his depression, and the unorthodox treatment that saved him.

Throughout his life, E.P. Thomson had been working on aspects of English romantic literature of the 1790s. He intended eventually to publish a full study of the period, but died before he could complete the project. This book contains parts of that project.

With essays on Mary Wollstonecraft, Tom Maguire, Christopher Caudwell, William Morris, Herbert Gutman, Eleanor Marx, Edgell Rickword, George Sturt, and other socialist topics.

This biographical study is a window into 19th-century British society & the life of Wm Morris--the great craftsman, architect, designer, poet & writer--who remains a monumental & influential figure to this day. This account chronicles how his concern with artistic & human values led him to cross what he called the 'river of fire' & become a committed socialist--committed not only to the theory of socialism but also to the practice of it in the day-to-day struggle of working people in Victorian England. While both the British Labor Movement & the Marxists have venerated Morris, this legacy of his life proves that many of his ideas didn't accord with the dominant reforming tendencies, providing a unique perspective on Morris scholarship.

Handbook of Greek and Latin palaeography is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

'Tis the season ... to go into hiding. Taut and compelling, Closing In is a thrilling page-turner.