Jeremy Hayhoe Livres

The book offers a fresh perspective on seigneurial justice, illuminating the dynamics of village society in eighteenth-century France. It challenges traditional views and delves into the complexities of local governance, power relations, and community interactions during this period. By examining the roles of various social actors, the author reveals how justice was administered and experienced at the village level, contributing to a deeper understanding of rural life and its social structures in historical context.

In this book, Hayhoe paints a picture of a surprisingly mobile and dynamic Burgundian rural population.