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Title: Mediaeval Socialism
Note: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction -- Social conditions -- The communists -- The schoolmen -- The lawyers -- The social reformers -- The theory of alms-giving -- Bibliography -- Index.
Credits: E-text prepared by David Clarke, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http: //www.archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary: "Mediaeval Socialism" by Bede Jarrett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of socialism as it developed during the Middle Ages, examining various theories and practices related to social ownership and community structures, particularly in relation to economic conditions of that time. The opening of the book introduces key themes and complexities surrounding the evolution of socialist thought prior to the modern era. Jarrett discusses the misconceptions about socialism being solely a modern invention, arguing that earlier social and economic constructs laid the groundwork for later theories. He highlights the interplay between religious teachings, feudal systems, and emerging notions of property rights, establishing a foundation for examining various groups and ideologies, including the Church Fathers and early reformers. By setting the stage for a deeper inquiry into medieval social conditions, Jarrett prompts readers to consider how historical perspectives on ownership and community have shaped contemporary discussions about socialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jarrett, Bede, 1881-1934
EBook No.: 19468
Published: Oct 4, 2006
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval
Subject: Socialism -- History
Subject: Middle Ages
LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mediaeval Socialism
Note: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction -- Social conditions -- The communists -- The schoolmen -- The lawyers -- The social reformers -- The theory of alms-giving -- Bibliography -- Index.
Credits: E-text prepared by David Clarke, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http: //www.archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary: "Mediaeval Socialism" by Bede Jarrett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of socialism as it developed during the Middle Ages, examining various theories and practices related to social ownership and community structures, particularly in relation to economic conditions of that time. The opening of the book introduces key themes and complexities surrounding the evolution of socialist thought prior to the modern era. Jarrett discusses the misconceptions about socialism being solely a modern invention, arguing that earlier social and economic constructs laid the groundwork for later theories. He highlights the interplay between religious teachings, feudal systems, and emerging notions of property rights, establishing a foundation for examining various groups and ideologies, including the Church Fathers and early reformers. By setting the stage for a deeper inquiry into medieval social conditions, Jarrett prompts readers to consider how historical perspectives on ownership and community have shaped contemporary discussions about socialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jarrett, Bede, 1881-1934
EBook No.: 19468
Published: Oct 4, 2006
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval
Subject: Socialism -- History
Subject: Middle Ages
LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.