John,
This particular comment about popular piety is from the introduction
of Brentano's most recent (6 years old now) book, _A New World in a
Small Place_ As always his work is stimulating and
thought-provoking, and it runs against the current of some
contemporary scholarship. The chapter on wills is an excellent
example of archival research and great writing.
cheers,
Roisin
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Roisin Cossar
Assistant Professor, History Department
University of Manitoba
(204)-474-8885
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