Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie

Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie is a prominent French historian whose work is mainly focused on the history of the French peasantry and the climate during the Ancien Régime. He is associated with the Annales School of historical writing, which emphasizes long-term social history over political or military themes. His most famous work is 'Montaillou: The Promised Land of Error', which is a study of the lives of peasants in a French village during the 14th century.

Books

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  1. 1. The Peasants Of Languedoc

    Cover of 'The Peasants Of Languedoc' by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie

    This historical study delves into the social and economic conditions of rural life in the Languedoc region of France from the 15th to the 18th centuries. It examines the impact of climate, the cultivation of vineyards, and the influence of market forces on peasant life, revealing the cyclical nature of prosperity and hardship in agrarian society. The book also explores the effects of demographic changes, including the consequences of the Black Death and other epidemics, on the structure and dynamics of peasant communities. Through meticulous archival research, the work paints a detailed picture of how these farmers adapted to changing times, and how their lives were shaped by both local conditions and broader European trends.

  2. 2. Montaillou

    Cover of 'Montaillou' by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie

    The book is a detailed historical study of the lives of the inhabitants of Montaillou, a small village in the French Pyrenees, during the early 14th century. Based on the meticulous records of Jacques Fournier, the Bishop of Pamiers who later became Pope Benedict XII, the book explores the daily lives, beliefs, and social structures of a medieval community. It particularly focuses on how the villagers, including peasants and shepherds, interacted with the Cathar heresy and the Inquisition's efforts to suppress it. The work provides an in-depth look at medieval European rural life, religious practices, and the impact of ecclesiastical authority on individual lives.