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The Rural World 1780-1850

Social Change in the English Countryside

Pamela Horn author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:8th Jan '19

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In this book, first published in 1980, the author draws a vivid picture of what country life was like for the vast majority of English villagers – agricultural labourers, craftsmen and small farmers – during a period of rapid agricultural development. This study analyses the influence of the enclosure movement on farming methods and on the structure of village life, and examines the devastating effects of the Napoleonic wars on English society.

The Rural World is based on a wide range of sources, including parliamentary papers, contemporary letters, diaries and account books, and official records such as those relating to the Poor Law and the courts. It provides a fascinating overview of all aspects of rural life – from employment to home conditions, education, charity, crime, the role of religion and the influence of politics – during a critical period in English history.

ISBN: 9781138734142

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

330 pages