The state of poverty in the United States and Western Europe: five theoretical approaches seeking to explain the … explanations -- The role of political elites -- The role of business elites -- The history of poverty in seven nations to 1900 … -- The early history of poverty in the Unites States -- The Dutch historical experience -- The early French and Belgium …

In agricultural history, specialisation is usually considered as progress, turning peasants into market …. The contributions deal with regions in 10 countries of Europe, from Sweden to Spain and from England to Bulgaria, and with …"In agricultural history, specialisation is usually considered as progress, turning peasants into market …