Excerpt from The English Middle Class
Some might even go a step further, and say that such delimitation is not only next door to impossible, but is also unnecessary. So long as the label con veys, in any particular connection, a sufficient mean ing, SO long as we know practically what we have in mind when we think of the middle class of the Elizabethan dramatistsjof Walpole's financial out look, of the Chartist agitation, or of Matthew Arnold's irony, what need is there for attempting any exact characterization of the people included under that label at various periods? This argu ment, however, is but an expression In different words of that deliberate vagueness in the phrase Middle Class. It amounts only to saying that this class is sufficiently defined by clear definition of the 'two other classes; and that if the attitude, the pursuits, and the social condition of those two classes are made plain, those of' the Middle Class can be deduced or conjectured. They will depend on the approx1mation or inclination of the Middle Class to one side or the other.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the emergence and evolution of the middle class in England, spanning the 11th to 16th centuries. The author challenges the traditional view that the middle class has always existed in some form, arguing instead that it emerged as a distinct social strata during this period, characterized by their reliance on money as their primary condition and instrument of life. Through meticulous research, the author unveils the gradual shift in society as feudalism waned and currency gained prominence, creating opportunities for individuals to accumulate wealth beyond the traditional manorial system. The book explores how this new class, initially comprising merchants and traders, played a pivotal role in shaping urban life, politics, and the economy, ultimately transforming the social landscape of England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331235026_0
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