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Function of festivals in Early Modern Europe 1400-1800. Why the authorities, civil and ecclesiastical seek to control or suppress them?
... of all other aspects of life, according to the Protestant doctrine. In some areas, gesturing during church services was banned, as was laughter ... affected the revenues of the leading upper classes, or from other activities that were benefiting the rich, ...
Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays
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