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Never was a doctrine more welcome than that of a Christian Heaven coming to the tired peasant. Even Puritanism, coming at a time when wars, enclosures, and industrial changes were making the life of the peasant unbearable presented a cheerful picture of promise.
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- Año de publicación2019
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- ISBN 13 9780259338741
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the commercialization of leisure activities throughout history, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. The author examines how societies have organized and controlled recreation, highlighting the tensions between spontaneous play and structured entertainment. By analyzing examples ranging from Greek festivals to Puritan prohibitions and the rise of commercial dance halls in the 20th century, the book explores the interplay between social norms, economic forces, and the human need for amusement. Ultimately, it sheds light on the complex relationship between leisure and the broader cultural and historical context in which it exists, offering insights into the ways in which societies shape and are shaped by their recreational pursuits. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780259338741_0
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