Peasants Into Frenchmen: The Modernization of Rural France, 1870-1914
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1976
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Book • Nonfiction
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Social Science•
EducationFrance • Late 19th to Early 20th Century
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Politics & Government•
Sociology1976
Adult
18+ years
Eugen Weber's Peasants Into Frenchmen: The Modernization of Rural France, 1870-1914 explores how rural individuals in France transitioned into national citizens through modernization. The study examines the integration of transportation, education, military service, and economic changes that contributed to the cultural and social transformation from local identities to a unified French identity during this period.
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Eugen Weber's Peasants Into Frenchmen is celebrated for its detailed exploration of rural France's transformation into a modern nation from 1870 to 1914. Reviewers praise its rich historical insight and narrative depth, though some critique its dense prose and occasional generalizations. It remains a seminal work for understanding cultural integration and modernization.
A reader interested in Peasants Into Frenchmen would likely have a passion for modern European history, rural sociology, and cultural transformation. Fans of works like Hobsbawm's The Age of Revolution or Tilly's Coercion, Capital, and European States would appreciate the book's exploration of nation-building in rural France.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Social Science•
EducationFrance • Late 19th to Early 20th Century
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Politics & Government•
Sociology1976
Adult
18+ years
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