Brondy, Réjane.

Chambéry : histoire d'une capitale vers 1350-1560 / Réjane Brondy.

Lyon : Presses universitaires de Lyon : CNRS, Centre régional de publication de Lyon ; [Paris] : Diffusion, Presses du CNRS, ©1988.

333 pages, 10 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

A history of Chambéry, the most important town in the Savoie province during the period studied. Deals with the development of the town, its population, trade, society, etc. Pp. 215-227, "Les manieurs d'argent: Juifs et Lombards", deal with the Jewish community. Mentions privileges that the Jews obtained from the princes, but also surveys various restrictions or special taxes the Jews had to pay. Their relations with Christians deteriorated during the Middle Ages. Describes cases of violence, blood libels, and various criminal accusations against the Jews. Discusses, also, the most widespread profession of the Jews - usury. (From the Bibliography of the Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism).

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Economic history.
Geschichte (1350-1560)
Chambéry (France) History.
Chambéry Region (France) Economic conditions.
Chambéry (France) Histoire.
Chambéry (France) Conditions économiques.
France Chambéry.
France Chambéry Region.
Chambéry
Chambéry (France) Economic conditions
Chambéry histoire 14e s.
Chambéry histoire 15e s.
Chambéry histoire 16e s.

History.

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 34582
Cote: ID:88-B6003
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