1. Methods and Models -- 2. Population and Resources -- 3. Class Power and Property Relations -- 4. Commercialization, Markets, and Technology -- 5. The Importance of Time and Place -- 6. Beyond the Classic Supermodels
Summary
This text surveys the most influential theoretical approaches adopted for the study of medieval economy and society. It offers an accessible introduction to medieval economic history, an up-to-date critique of established models, and a succinct treatise on historiographical method