TOWNSPEOPLE AND TAXES. WEALTH INEQUALITIES IN CITIES OF THE CROWN

Embark on a fascinating journey back to 17th-century Poland, analyzing the lives of residents in five key cities of the Crown through the lens of taxation. Discover the realities of Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Lublin, and Lviv during the tumultuous Swedish Deluge. This monograph is not just an economic analysis but also a profound look at social inequalities and the process of shaping metropolitan areas.

• In-depth analysis of population and urban development.
• Unique perspective on wealth inequalities through taxation.
• Comparison of Crown cities with other European centers.
• Answering the question of the Swedish Deluge's impact on city economies.
• Detailed study of city differentiation before and after the Swedish invasion.
• Comprehensive data on the condition of tenements and their inhabitants.

The monograph "Townspeople and Taxes" by (author) is the result of years of research in the tax archives of the Crown cities. The author passionately analyzes the data to shed new light on the daily lives of residents and their struggles with tax burdens. The book is a valuable source of knowledge for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the history of Poland and East-Central Europe. The University of Warsaw Press guarantees a high level of editorial and substantive quality of the publication.

The book focuses on analyzing the state of population and development of the Crown cities (Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Lublin, and Lviv) in the 17th century. The author examines how taxes levied on residents affected their material and social situation. The analysis covers both the period before and after the Swedish Deluge, allowing for an assessment of the impact of this event on the economy and society of the cities. The book is aimed at people interested in the economic and social history of Poland in the modern era.

In her monograph, the author compares the Crown cities with other European centers to answer the question of whether Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Lublin, and Lviv were merely peripheral centers or whether one can speak of the formation of metropolitan features in their case. The analysis of wealth inequalities, the condition of tenements, and the impact of taxes on the lives of residents allows for a deeper understanding of the urbanization and social processes taking place in 17th-century Poland.

The book "Townspeople and Taxes" is not just an analysis of statistical data, but also a story about the people who lived and worked in the Crown cities. The author brings the reader closer to the realities of everyday life, the struggles with taxes, and the difficulties associated with running a business. The book is a valuable source of knowledge for all who want to better understand the history of Poland and its cities in the modern era. It contains numerous tables, graphs, and maps that facilitate the understanding of the analyzed data.