Uncover the intricate world of European social history through this landmark anthropological study. Delve into the deep connections between property, rural production, and family structures in Neckarhausen, Germany, from 1700 to 1870. This masterfully reconstructed village life examines how inheritance, economic changes, and kinship shaped everyday existence and the continuity of generations. The insightful work offers essential perspectives for students and researchers of social history, rural sociology, and cultural anthropology. Essential reading for understanding the foundations of European rural communities and societal evolution.