Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 31,78
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the enduring impact of the tin industry on the economy, culture, and social life of Franconia, Germany. Beginning with the Middle Ages, the author explores the region's transition from tin mining to the dominance of small workshops producing toys and other goods from tin and later iron. The book highlights the characteristics of the Franconian artisan class, including their adaptability, technical skill, and artistic talent, and discusses how these traits have persisted despite the rise of industrial capitalism. The study also examines the symbiotic relationship between the toy industry and other sectors of the Franconian economy, including the lithographic industry. Ultimately, the book provides a rich historical account of the region's economic and social development, shedding light on the forces that have shaped Franconia's unique industrial culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.