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How land enclosure reshaped English farming and society, from countryside to city markets.
This concise study traces the rise of enclosure across regions and centuries, showing how changing land use affected agriculture, industry, and local life.
The work surveys the functional forces behind inclosure, including shifts in employment, dairy and meat production, and the movement of people. It connects field patterns to broader economic change, highlighting why some areas opened earlier and how proximity to towns and factories influenced timing and method. Through regional analysis and data from appendices, the book builds a clear picture of how enclosure altered land, labor, and local governance.- Learn how enclosure moved from common fields to private use and the aims behind different methods
- See how regional geology, soil and climate helped shape where and when fences went up
- Understand the link between enclosure, industry, and population trends
- Explore how enclosure affected taxes, poor rates, and rural economies
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