Popular Culture in Early Modern Europe

Peter Burke is a Professor at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, UK.

• Contents: Prologue; Introduction to the 3rd edition; Part 1 In Search of Popular Culture: The discovery of the people; Unity and variety in popular culture, An elusive quarry. Part 2 Structures of Popular Culture: The transmission of popular culture; Traditional forms; Heroes, villains and fools; The world of carnival. Part 3 Changes in Popular Culture: The triumph of Lent: the reform of popular culture; Popular culture and social change; Appendices; Select bibliography; Index.

'... Burke’s is still an erudite and stimulating guide to pre-industrial European culture after thirty years of lively work in the field.’ Times Literary Supplement ’... probably even more important now than it was in 1978.’ Times Higher Education 'The study of popular culture has come a long way since the first publication of Burke’s work. However, it is still the only work offering a European-wide view. This updated, third edition remains a valuable reference point for those interested in early modern European societies.' Historein 'Burke’s highly readable book remains an excellent introduction to early modern European history.' Sport in History