{"title":"Patrick Joyce","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Patrick Joyce, a distinguished author and historian renowned for his insightful contributions to the field of social history. Joyce is particularly celebrated for his ability to weave engaging narratives that bring to life the stories and struggles of ordinary people throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis works, including the notable \u003cem\u003eRemembering Peasants\u003c\/em\u003e, dive deeply into the everyday experiences of rural communities, offering readers a profound understanding of historical lifestyles and societal shifts. Joyce's meticulous research and captivating storytelling make his books both educational and engaging, appealing to history enthusiasts and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this category to discover Joyce's compelling explorations into the past and gain new perspectives on how history has shaped the present. Whether you're delving into the agrarian histories of yesteryears or exploring broader themes of cultural change, Patrick Joyce's books are a treasure trove of historical knowledge and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"remembering-peasants-by-patrick-joyce-9780241543023","title":"Remembering Peasants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark history of the lost world of peasants and all it has to teach us, from one of Britain's leading social historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA way of life that once encompassed most of humanity is vanishing in one of the greatest transformations of our time—the eclipse of the rural world by the urban.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new history of peasantry, Patrick Joyce tells the story of this lost world and its people. In contrast to the usual insulting stereotypes, we discover a rich and complex culture—traditions, songs, celebrations and revolts, across Europe from the plains of Poland to the farmsteads and villages of Italy and Ireland, through the nineteenth century to the present day. Into this passionate history, written with exquisite care, Joyce weaves remarkable individual stories, including those of his own Irish family, and looks at how peasant life has been remembered—and misremembered—in contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a people whose voice is vastly underrepresented in human history. Yet for Joyce, we are all the children of peasants, who must respect the experience of our ancestors. This is particularly pressing when our knowledge of the land is being lost to climate crisis and the rise of industrial agriculture. 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