Remembering Peasants

"Remembering Peasants" by Patrick Joyce is a comprehensive history of the peasant way of life, which has been a foundational part of human history since the beginning of agriculture but is now rapidly fading due to urbanization and industrialization. Focusing on the European peasantry, the book explores their traditions, identities, and how they have been memorialized in various cultural forms, while also reflecting on the broader implications of their disappearance amidst current environmental and societal shifts. Richly detailed and thoughtfully written, the work highlights the significance of this neglected way of life and its enduring influence on the present and future.