Accounting for Oneself: Worth, Status, and the Social Order in Early Modern England,New

Accounting for Oneself: Worth, Status, and the Social Order in Early Modern England,New

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Accounting for Oneself is a major new study of the social order in early modern England, as viewed and articulated from the bottom up. Engaging with how people from across the social spectrum placed themselves within the social order, it pieces together the language of selfdescription deployed by over 13,500 witnesses in English courts when answering questions designed to assess their creditworthiness. Spanning the period between 1550 and 1728, and with a broad geographical coverage, this study explores how men and women accounted for their 'worth' and described what they did for a living at differing points in the lifecycle. A corrective to topdown, malecentric accounts of the social order penned by elite observers, the perspective from below testifies to an intricate hierarchy based on sophisticated forms of social reckoning that were articulated throughout the social scale. A culture of appraisal was central to the competitive processes whereby people judged their own and others' social positions. For the majority it was not land that was the yardstick of status but moveable propertythe goods and chattels in people's possession ranging from livestock to linens, tools to trading goods, tables to tubs, clothes to cushions. Such items were repositories of wealth and the security for the credit on which the bulk of early modern exchange depended.Accounting for Oneself also sheds new light on women's relationship to property, on gendered divisions of labour, and on early modern understandings of work which were linked as much to having as to getting a living. The view from below was not unchanging, but bears witness to the profound impact of widening social inequality that opened up a chasm between the middle ranks and the labouring poor between the midsixteenth and midseventeenth centuries. As a result, not only was the social hierarchy distorted beyond recognition, from the laterseventeenth century there was also a gradual yet fundamental reworking of the criteria informing the calculus of esteem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is the main focus of 'Accounting for Oneself'? A: 'Accounting for Oneself' explores the social order in early modern England through the perspectives of individuals across the social spectrum, particularly how they described their worth and roles in society based on their personal experiences.
  • Q: Who is the author of 'Accounting for Oneself'? A: The book is authored by Alexandra Shepard, who provides an in-depth analysis of social hierarchies during the specified period.
  • Q: What time period does the book cover? A: 'Accounting for Oneself' spans from 1550 to 1728, examining the evolving social dynamics in early modern England.
  • Q: Is 'Accounting for Oneself' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is a major scholarly work that incorporates data from over 13,500 court witnesses, making it ideal for academic research on social history.
  • Q: How many pages does 'Accounting for Oneself' have? A: 'Accounting for Oneself' contains 384 pages, providing a comprehensive examination of its subject matter.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is durable and suitable for both personal and academic use.
  • Q: What themes are addressed in 'Accounting for Oneself'? A: The book addresses themes such as social status, gender roles, property relations, and the impact of social inequality in early modern England.
  • Q: When was 'Accounting for Oneself' published? A: 'Accounting for Oneself' was published on June 5, 2018, and is available in a reprint edition.
  • Q: Does the book discuss women's roles in early modern England? A: Yes, 'Accounting for Oneself' sheds light on women's relationship to property and their roles within the social hierarchy of the time.
  • Q: What makes this book different from other historical accounts? A: 'Accounting for Oneself' offers a bottom-up perspective, contrasting with traditional top-down narratives, by focusing on personal accounts and social appraisals from a diverse range of individuals.