History of the Alps, 1500 - 1900: Environment, Development, and Society

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Focusing on the historical interplay between environment and society, this work challenges misconceptions about the Alps, presenting them as integral to European development rather than isolated from it. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the region's economic and sociopolitical evolution from 1500 to 1900, examining population dynamics, agrarian structures, and family history. The study also highlights the complex relationships within the Savoy, Grisons, and Carinthia regions, providing a nuanced understanding of how the Alps shaped modern civilization.