Labour, Science and Technology in France, 1500 1620

Henry Heller's study critiques the Annales school's focus on long-term economic and cultural forces in early modern France. He explores the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, revealing significant economic, technological, and scientific advancements. Additionally, Heller argues against the notion that the era's religious conflicts can be interpreted solely through a religious lens, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of the period's complexities.