A Social History of the English Countryside [Paperback]

Traces the rise and fall of rural England from the Middle Ages to the Second World War and the nature of the changes which have occurred.Traces the rise and fall of rural England from the Middle Ages to the Second World War and the nature of the changes which have occurred.`In all, this is another entertaining and informative book from Gorgon Mingay. His skill as narrator gives form to an extended period of history and to a rich diversity of topics.' - Social History Society Newsletter

`Anyone who wishes to understand the true nature of our rural history will find Professor Mingay a rewarding guide, in small matters and in large.' - Literary ReviewIntroduction, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 1 Lord and Peasant, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 2 The Progress of the Plough, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 3 In Sickness and in Health: Disease and Famine, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 4 Plenty and Want, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 5 Landed Society and Rural Culture, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 6 The Two Faces of the Countryside, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 7 The Countryside in Decline, 18701914, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 8 The Countryside in War and Peace, G. E. Mingay;US? 1990 G. E. Mingay