Economy and Society in Burgundy Since 1850

by Robert Aldrich

Book Overview

First Published in 1984 Economy and Society in Burgundy Since 1850 provides a comprehensive overview of the modern history of Burgundy. Burgundy is best known for its wine and its capital of Dijon is most often associated with mustard. Yet the region's modern history is more than a history of gastronomy. The coming of the railways in the 1850s greatly changed the economic life of the area, spurring the growth of Dijon and contributing to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032405678
• ISBN13: 9781032405674
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 260 Pages