La Sociedad Rural en Medellín (c 1450-c 1550). Elites, Labradores y Pobres

Abstract

The rural society of Medellin between mid-15th century and mid-16th century is characterized by a considerable economic stratification. A wealthy group of people are livestock owners and exploits local dehesas. Well-off peasants (labradores) are of great importance in the community and own some livestock and plowing oxen. Wage earners and poor people complete the overal picture beneath the mentioned groups.