Land and Society in England 1750-1980 by G Mingay
In 1750 England's population of around six million depended on the land, and landowners controlled not only Parliament and government but, as magistrates, their local districts too. Today, a population eight times larger perceives the land as a place for residence or recreation, rather than a vital economic resource, and landowners have surrendered most of their former political power. Gordon Mingay's engaging book charts the progress, causes and consequences of this major transformation, and, in tracing the development of our modern world, vividly evokes the world that has gone.
"' The strength of this book lies in its value as an introduction to the topic for the general reader and for the undergraduate..they will find much of interest within these packed pages.' "Agricultural History Review "'he is to be congratulated for providing such a clear survey of the subject in all its aspects'" History
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| ISBN 13 | 9780582491328 |
| ISBN 10 | 0582491320 |
| Title | Land and Society in England 1750-1980 |
| Author | G Mingay |
| Series | Themes In British Social History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education Limited |
| Year published | 1994-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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