Studies of Field Systems in the British Isles - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521297907 ISBN 13: 9780521297905

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1980

Synopsis

An enormous amount of research into British field systems has been undertaken by historical geographers, economic historians and others since H. L. Gray's classic work on English Field Systems was published. Detailed local studies have been legion, generalized explanations of the origins and functioning of field systems few but influential in promoting further studies. This book both synthesises and advances our knowledge of field systems in the British Isles. An introduction by the editors outlines the sources and methods of studies of field systems. There then follow twelve chapters concerned with specific areas within the British Isles. In their own conclusion, the editors consider the problems and perspectives of field system studies in the context of the British Isles as a whole. This chapter is an attempt at generalisation in historical geography, generalization in relation to both existing models of British field systems and putative problems which only further research can resolve.

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Book Description

An enormous amount of research into British field systems has been undertaken by historical geographers, economic historians and others since H. L. Gray's classic work on English Field Systems was published. This book both synthesizes and advances our knowledge of field systems in the British Isles.

Review

Review of the hardback: ' ... this is an important book, indeed an essential one, for the understanding of a major aspect of Britain's past economy and rural society.' The Times Literary Supplement

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521297907
• ISBN 13: 9780521297905
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 732
• Editor: Baker Alan R. H., Butlin Robin A.