Farmers of Old England

Originally published in 1973, this book tells the story of the English countryside and its inhabitants between 1560 and 1760; the time when British agriculture became the wonder and envy of the world.

List of contents

1. The Countryside 2. The Countrymen 3. The Farming Countries 4. The Great Inventions 5. An Opulent People.

About the author

Eric Kerridge was Emeritus Professor at the University of Bangor.

Summary

Originally published in 1973, this book tells the story of the English countryside and its inhabitants between 1560 and 1760; the time when British agriculture became the wonder and envy of the world.

Product details

• Authors: Eric Kerridge, Kerridge Eric
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.07.2023
• EAN: 9781032470689
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3247068-9
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; England, European History, Economics, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Historical Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Rural, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Agribusiness, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Agricultural science, c 1500 to c 1600, C 1600 To C 1700, Agriculture & Related Industries, Early 18th century c 1700 to c 1750, Agribusiness and primary industries, C 1700 To C 1800, Later 16th century c 1550 to c 1599