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Rural Urban Divide - cover

Rural Urban Divide

Sebastian Farnham

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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Rural Urban Divide explores the historical tensions between urban and rural areas during periods of significant political and social change. Focusing on France, Britain, and America, the book examines how differing economic interests, social structures, and cultural values led to varied responses to revolutions. It highlights that revolutions, while aiming for unity, often fracture along urban-rural lines due to the resistance in rural areas rooted in concerns about economic survival and the preservation of local autonomy. The book argues that understanding this divide is crucial, as ignoring it can undermine the very revolutions intended to create equitable societies.

 
The book systematically progresses across chapters, first introducing a theoretical framework to define 'urban' and 'rural' within each nation. It then analyzes the French Revolution, focusing on the antagonism between Paris and the countryside, where issues like land ownership ignited rural rebellions. Next, it examines Britain's industrialization, urbanization, and rural displacement, exploring how the Enclosure Acts fueled resentment in the countryside. Finally, it contrasts the revolutionary fervor of American coastal cities with the conservatism of agrarian communities, revealing how issues like taxation exacerbated regional tensions. By comparatively analyzing these distinct national contexts, the book offers a unique perspective that is relevant to both historians and policymakers grappling with similar issues today.
Available since: 02/25/2025.
Print length: 64 pages.

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