Die Entwicklung des gutsherrlich-bäuerlichen Verhältnisses in Galizien…

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Die Entwicklung des gutsherrlich-bäuerlichen Verhältnisses in Galizien by Ludwig von Mises is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book investigates the evolution of the landlord-peasant relationship in Galicia from the time of its union with Austria to the land reform in 1848. It likely covers legal, social, and economic aspects of this relationship, highlighting the complexities of peasant life and the pressures exerted by landowners. The opening of the publication contextualizes the historical and geographical landscape of Galicia at the time of Austrian annexation in 1772, detailing the demographic composition and administrative challenges faced by the region. The author outlines the legal status of peasants and their ongoing struggles against landlord domination, emphasizing the transformation of rural governance and social structures under Austrian rule. Mises introduces the various classes of peasants and their rights, hinting at the systemic issues that arose from the hierarchical land tenure system which effectively bound peasants to their landlords. (This is an automatically generated summary.)