In the 17th century, the speed of light was determined and a barometer was constructed. In France, Louis XIV entered the stage in the image of the sun, in Russia, Peter I began reforms, in China the Ming dynasty was replaced by the Qing dynasty. Changes took place in the lives of ordinary people.
Instructions
Step 1
Increased literacy
In the 17th century, the number of people who can read and write increases in enlightened countries. In Russia, the share of literate residents of the townships is 40%, landlords - 65%, merchants - 96%. Their own libraries began to appear in the houses. In 1634 the ABC book "ABC" was published. Printed multiplication tables, psalters and books of hours appeared. In 1687, a Slavic-Greek-Latin academy was opened in Russia. In science, it was mainly the practical side that developed. The theoretical part has been little studied. Astronomy, medicine, and geography developed actively.
Step 2
An age of limited hygiene
Only the wealthy inhabitants of the advanced powers had running water. The rest washed as necessary. Of course, in the 17th century, they knew almost everywhere about the need to keep oneself clean, but this knowledge was not always applied. The city dwellers of England, for example, used the baths. But some believed that it was enough to visit this place once and more dirt would not stick to the body.
As far as toilets are concerned, special rooms for natural needs were rare in the 17th century. Chamber pots were commonly used. And not necessarily in secluded places. It was considered commonplace, even in high society, to relieve the need for a dining room when receiving guests.
Step 3
The need for a large number of servants
In the 17th century, few mechanisms were invented to facilitate human life. The owners of large houses did not always have time to cope with all household chores, so the need for servants grew. Cooks, housekeepers, maids, laundresses were in great demand. If there were no servants in the family, then the wife took over all household responsibilities. It was considered bad form if the husband, when he came home from work, did not find the set table. In this case, the wife should not complain that he will often disappear in taverns, where tables are always set.
