Why is this book an important example of social history-How does it shed light on significant elements of the nineteenth century?

Assignment The Village of the Cannibals :

Write a summary of The Village of the Cannibals (800 words minimum)

The summary must include:
– A brief identification of the author, Alain Corbin

– A short summary of the event described in the book

– Your thoughts on Corbin’s historical method. Why is this book an important example of social history? How does it shed light on significant elements of the nineteenth century?

– A personal reflection on the book, in particular linking it to what we have learned in the course.