HIST 2C Lecture 2: Lecture 2
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Thick is the description and meaning (only people in the same culture will understand) Rise of new kingdoms and centralization of power. Socially and economically in year 1000, 95% of the population are tied to lords or the land in countryside. Black bread and stew and pig on special occasion (not enough protein) Lack of protein for childbirth = stupid kid. Lack of protein for women to get their period. Tries to get lots of kids > at 25, looks like 65. Then changes in agriculture (turnips and beans; horse pulling, etc) More people > more land open (cutting trees and start cities in 12th century) 12th century; new social order > bourgeoisie (trading and manufacturing) In city = civilized > growth of cities. This is a transformation of society and economic life. If poor as for food, give food and love. In city the poor is seen as defective. Help poor to gain place in heaven and show superiority.
