About the guild monopoly: Toledo, 1700-1837

Authors

  • José Antolín Nieto Sánchez Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33231/j.ihe.2021.03.001

Keywords:

Guilds, Work, 18th century, Toledo, N33, N6, N90, N93

Abstract

Based on a sample of 3044 guild master diplomas issued by the Toledo guilds between 1700 and 1837, this article aims to verify whether the so-called «corporate monopoly» was fulfilled in aspects such as entry to the guild or the origin of its members. The study is based on a medium-sized city, which has aroused much interest due to its centuries of splendor –xvi– and decline –xvii–; but little for the eighteenth century, in general, and its manufacturing activities, in particular. In the context of the European debate on craft guilds, it is important to emphasize the contribution of these medium-sized cities, as they allow us to weigh the large number of problems inherent in country-town relations, which include the role of immigration of future artisans from rural to urban areas or that of the leading cities in the issuance of certificates of skill to be able to operate in the towns.

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Published

2022-01-27

How to Cite

Nieto Sánchez, J. A. (2022). About the guild monopoly: Toledo, 1700-1837. Investigaciones De Historia Económica, 18(1), 12–25. https://doi.org/10.33231/j.ihe.2021.03.001

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