A Social History of the English Countryside

by G. E. Mingay

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415513210
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/11/2011
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction, 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, 1870–1914, G. E. Mingay; Chapter 8 The Countryside in War and Peace, G. E. Mingay;

Editorial Reviews

‘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 Review

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