Question

How did the war between France and England affect the prices and production of food grains in 18th century ?

Answer 1

the French and England armies drained the food supply and disturbed agriculture and trade.france's population plunged into from 17 million, down to 12 million in 130 years.comparison with modern figures are extremely difficult; food items were comparatively cheap, luxury goods and fabric were very expensive. in the 15th century, an artisan could yarn percaps30 livres a year; a great noble could have land revenues from 6000to 30,000 livres or more. at the end of the 18th century, a well-off family could earn 100,000 livres by year