In the news1709–1710
The Great Winter of 1709
The Great Winter of 1709 brought extreme cold and severe famine to France, marking one of the century's worst economic crises.
21 Jul 1711 – 21 Jul 1711
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In the news1709–1710
The Great Winter of 1709 brought extreme cold and severe famine to France, marking one of the century's worst economic crises.
Getting around
Regulated river transport fares
For river travel, fares were strictly regulated and often posted on metal plates attached to the masts of the boats to prevent overcharging.
At the table
Cost of living for laborers
In the early 18th century, a laborer earned about 112 livres per year and spent over half of his income, 53 percent, on grain and bread.
In Europe · 1700–1721The Great Northern War. Russia, Denmark and Saxony fought Sweden for the Baltic; Peter the Great won and built St Petersburg on the conquered coast.
What people wore
Aprons as Occupational Markers
On working days, both men and women typically wore aprons, which often became stained by their specific occupations, such as printing or butchery.
Music
The Pocket-Sized Teacher's Violin
To make professional dance lessons convenient at home, masters used the pochette, a small, boat-shaped violin that could be easily carried in a pocket or sachet.
Daily life
Limited and irregular primary education
Primary schooling was rare, especially for girls, and often conducted irregularly by the local priest or his vicar. Education was limited to the basics of reading, writing, and the catechism.