Explore the transformation of English rural society through the lens of custom and commerce.This innovative collection revisits classic historical works to shed new light on a pivotal era.
Delve into the dynamic interplay of tradition and trade in English rural communities between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries. This scholarly work, inspired by Tawney and Postan, offers fresh perspectives on:
- Agriculture and rural industry
- Changes in land and property rights
- Competition for resources
Target Audience:Ideal for historians, economists, and social scientists seeking a deeper understanding of pre-modern economies and social structures.
James P. Bowenis a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Liverpool.A.T. Brownis an Addison Wheeler Fellow at Durham University.
With its broad chronological span, from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century, this book offers the reader a stimulating range of regional case studies examining the development of the English rural economy during this period.
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