Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. GRAPHS AND TABLES vii
4. INTRODUCTION xiii
5. One. On Population 1
6. Two. On Property and Status 28
7. Three. The Distribution of Property in the Seventeenth Century 62
8. Four. The Distribution of Property in the Eighteenth Century 115
9. Five. The Laborers 174
10. Six. The Farmers 200
11. Seven. The Craftsmen and Professionals 241
12. Eight. On Traders, and a Summary 278
13. Nine. The Leaders 317
14. Ten. Conclusion 367
15. Bibliographical Essay 383
16. Index 385
17. Backmatter 396