The Defining Influence: Understanding the Bourgeoisie in AP World History
Defining the Bourgeoisie: Who Were They? Core Definition: The Economic Foundation At its core, the bourgeoisie referred to a class of people primarily defined by their economic activities. Unlike the landed nobility, whose wealth stemmed from inherited property, the bourgeoisie derived their prosperity from commerce, manufacturing, and professional services. Their income wasn’t bound by land … Read more
