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Discover the fascinating world of 13th-century Parisian craft guilds through the Livre des Métiers, compiled by Étienne Boileau. In this episode, we explore the strict trade regulations, apprentice-to-master hierarchy, religious influence, and economic power of medieval guilds. Based on Fred B. Millett’s 1915 historical study, this podcast uncovers how artisans, the French Crown, and the church shaped commerce, labor, and daily life in medieval France.
By a FORM of publishingDiscover the fascinating world of 13th-century Parisian craft guilds through the Livre des Métiers, compiled by Étienne Boileau. In this episode, we explore the strict trade regulations, apprentice-to-master hierarchy, religious influence, and economic power of medieval guilds. Based on Fred B. Millett’s 1915 historical study, this podcast uncovers how artisans, the French Crown, and the church shaped commerce, labor, and daily life in medieval France.