The Economic and Social Foundations of European Civilization

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Contents Introduction to the English Edition Key to Abbreviations used in the Footnotes I. The Influence of Contemporary Movements on Historical Research II. The So-called “ Earliest ” Period (Cæsar and Tacitus) III. Romans and Germans in the Age of the Migrations IV. The Occupation of the Land by the Germans in the Fifth and Sixth Centuries V. The Division of the Soil and Agrarian Economy in the Late Roman and Early Medieval Periods VI. Political Structure VII. The Reorganization of Society VIII. The Church IX. The Rise of Feudalism X. The Development of Town Life XI. Industry and Trade XII. Currency and Money Economy XII. Retrospect and Conclusion Index