The Countryside of East Anglia by Susanna Wade Martins
First detailed study of the landscape history of the early twentieth century.
This detailed, very interesting, and well-written account provides an informative critique of the changing countryside of East Anglia[It] provides an invaluable contribution to the historiography of agrarian development in the late nineteenth and first half of the twentieth century. As a regional pioneering case study it provides a benchmark to which other historians might aspire. * AGRICULTURAL HISTORY *
In summary, this is a stimulating, informative book, beautifully produced and illustrated. It contributes to, extends and complicates an emerging view, raising important questions for further research. For once, the publisher's claim that this is essential reading for everyone interested in the rural and landscape history of the period is justified. * LANDSCAPE HISTORY *
Makes a huge contribution to our knowledge of this period and region, both in its rich detail and in its conceptual treatment of landscape themes. [...] The overall result is a skillfully written book, well-produced and with useful illustrations. * THE LOCAL HISTORIAN *
[A] compelling and exhaustive study which should be required reading for anyone keen to understand the region's recent social and landscape history. * EASTERN DAILY PRESS. *
Shortlisted for and winner of the 'History and Tradition' category in the EDP-Jarrold East Anglian Book Awards 2009. * . *
In summary, this is a stimulating, informative book, beautifully produced and illustrated. It contributes to, extends and complicates an emerging view, raising important questions for further research. For once, the publisher's claim that this is essential reading for everyone interested in the rural and landscape history of the period is justified. * LANDSCAPE HISTORY *
Makes a huge contribution to our knowledge of this period and region, both in its rich detail and in its conceptual treatment of landscape themes. [...] The overall result is a skillfully written book, well-produced and with useful illustrations. * THE LOCAL HISTORIAN *
[A] compelling and exhaustive study which should be required reading for anyone keen to understand the region's recent social and landscape history. * EASTERN DAILY PRESS. *
Shortlisted for and winner of the 'History and Tradition' category in the EDP-Jarrold East Anglian Book Awards 2009. * . *
Tom Williamson served in the Metropolitan and Nottinghamshire police services as a senior officer. He was also a driving force behind the founding of Portsmouth University's Institute of Criminal Justice in 1992.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781843834175 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843834170 |
| Title | The Countryside of East Anglia |
| Author | Susanna Wade Martins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |