City Life
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
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The Emergence of the Middle Class in the History of Government
Jay Parini: In medieval cities, women had more power than we might think. He says they could have their own guilds and even be masters on their own. This is an important moment in the history of government, he says. Parini: The notion of city dwellers as citizens is very important for U.S. politics.
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