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Medieval technology and social change.
Lynn White · 1962 · 192 pages
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About the book
An influential and concise study by historian Lynn White that examines how medieval technological innovations—the stirrup, the horseshoe, the fixed rein, and the heavy plow—fundamentally transformed European social, economic, and political structures. White argues that history is shaped as much by technological change as by philosophical ideas.
With scholarly yet accessible analysis, the book shows how technology is not merely a reflection of society but an active agent of transformation that reshapes power, property relationships, and institutions. Essential reading for understanding how technical innovation drives historical change and remains relevant to understanding contemporary digital transformation.
Book details
| Author | Lynn White |
|---|---|
| Original title | Medieval Technology and Social Change |
| Year of publication | 1962 |
| Pages | 192 |
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