This book is a groundbreaking study of the origins and development of socialism in medieval Europe. Bede Jarrett, a prominent historian and social critic, provides a detailed analysis of the economic and social forces that shaped medieval life, and shows how these forces paved the way for the emergence of socialist thought. Readers will gain a deep appreciation for the complexity and nuance of medieval society, and will better understand the roots of contemporary socialist thought.

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