Urban Societies in East-Central Europe, 1500-1700

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Focusing on urban development in East-Central Europe, the book explores the transformation of medieval communities into early modern societies, particularly in Bohemia, Hungary, and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It addresses key issues such as economic, social, and demographic trends, utilizing a wealth of primary sources. The narrative examines the impacts of migration, the Reformation, state building, and economic changes, providing a comprehensive understanding of early modern urban history in the region, with some reference to Austria and Germany.