Where Men No More May Reap or Sow
Where Men No More May Reap or Sow
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Where Men No More May Reap or Sow by Richard D Oram
Drawing together the evidence of archaeology, palaeoecology, climate history and the historical record, this first environmental history of Scotland explores the interaction of human populations with the land, waters, forests and wildlife. This volume covers the period from 14001850.'Oram has given us a new perspective not just on Scotland's environmental history, but on Scottish history overallBy utilising and combining innovative methodologies and a staggering breadth of sources, he presents us with a magisterial and original account of Scotland and the Scots, as well as vital lessons for our society today and into the future'
-- Professor Annie Tindley, Newcaste University'Brings a much-neglected dimension to our understanding of the past, arguing that climactic and environmental change were the backdrop to social, political, religious and cultural change'
-- Professor Alison Cathcart, University of Stirling'[This series] traces and explains the vast panorama of Scottish experience . . . through successive generations of crises and opportunities, both natural and man-made . . . Its scope and its impact are breathtaking, ambitious and far-reaching'
-- Dr Michael Penman, University of StirlingRichard D. Oram gained an MA (Hons) in Medieval History with Archaeology and a PhD in Medieval History, both from the University of St Andrews. He is currently Professor of Medieval and Environmental History at the University of Stirling. A former Director of the Centre for Environmental History and Policy and member of the Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland, he is now a Trustee of the National Museums of Scotland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780859767170 |
| ISBN 10 | 0859767175 |
| Title | Where Men No More May Reap or Sow |
| Author | Richard D Oram |
| Series | An Environmental History Of Scotland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Donald Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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