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PovertyPoverty

Poverty

A History

Bronisław Geremek

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Widely regarded as one of the classics of post-war historical writing, this book shows how central the role of poverty has been throughout the history of Europe. A history of poverty in Europe covering over 1000 years. Translated into Italian, French, German, Spanish and Japanese. High profile author - a leading member of solidarity and professor at the College de France.

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OL Work ID
OL8223039W

Subjects

PoorReligious aspectsChristianityPovertySocial serviceSocial conditionsReligious aspects of PovertyChurch work with the poorHistoryPoor, europeEurope, social conditionsSocial service, historyPsychological aspects

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