Studies dealing with inequality in European societies have multiplied in recent years. It has now become clear that pressing questions about the historical tren

This open access book explores new research directions in social inequality and urban segregation. With the goal of fostering an ongoing dialogue between schola

The goal of this book is to discuss the theoretical challenges posed by the study of social and political inequality of local societies in Western Europe during

Mapping the class divisions that run throughout Europe Over the last ten years - especially with the 'no' votes in the French and Dutch referendums in 2010, and

This is the most in-depth analysis of inequality and social polarization ever attempted for a preindustrial society. Using data from the archives of the Venetia