An Historical Atlas of Sussex by Kim Leslie
Sussex, East and West, has been well served by fine cartographers over the past four centuries, but this exciting work is no mere collection of historic maps. All 70 maps are completely new and original, presenting the history of Sussex in a way never previously attempted. Prepared by leading experts, they plot a huge diversity of subject matter, ranging from prehistoric times to the present day, and each is accompanied by a text which places it in context and reveals a remarkable amount of new research. From the geological structure of Sussex to the Saxon settlement that gave the county its name; and from 17thcentury inns to the patterns of employment and commuting in the late 20th century – including such contemporary issues as the Health Service, education and planning – so much of the past and the life of the county that can be illuminated by a map has been included. This major new work of reference is the result of a partnership between the University of Sussex, the Sussex Archaeological Society and East and West Sussex County Councils. The editors have worked closely with the University’s Cartographic Department to produce maps of high quality and accuracy to ensure that this millenial volume is a landmark publciation of which Sussex can be proud.
Brian Short has a BA and PhD from the University of London, FRGS. He is a Professor Emeritus (Geography) at the University of Sussex. He has been a council member of Sussex Archaeological Society and editor of the Sussex Archaeological Collections and was a founder member Sussex Downs Conservation Board (forerunner of the National Park). He was also an invited founder member of Board of Trustees for the County History Trust (for the Victoria County History), and was appointed as a member of the VCH panel of peer reviewers in 2006. He has been president of the Sussex Record Society since 2011 and is currently an editorial board member for the journal Landscape History and Collins internationally renowned New Naturalist series. He is also currently chair of an external advisory board to the Centre for Regional and Local History at the University of Leicester.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781860771125 |
| ISBN 10 | 1860771122 |
| Title | An Historical Atlas of Sussex |
| Author | Kim Leslie |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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