Custom and Commercialisation in English Rural Society: Revisiting Tawney and Postan

Bowen, J. P. (Editor)/ Brown, A. T. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1909291455 / ISBN 13: 9781909291454

Published by Univ of Hertfordshire Pr, 2016

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reprint edition. 288 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Custom and Commercialisation in English Rural Society: Revisiting Tawney and Postan
• Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Pr
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1909291455
• ISBN 13: 9781909291454
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.64 kilograms

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Synopsis

Explore the transformation of English rural society through the lens of custom and commerce. This innovative collection revisits classic historical works to shed new light on a pivotal era.

Delve into the dynamic interplay of tradition and trade in English rural communities between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries. This scholarly work, inspired by Tawney and Postan, offers fresh perspectives on:

• Agriculture and rural industry
• Changes in land and property rights
• Competition for resources

Target Audience: Ideal for historians, economists, and social scientists seeking a deeper understanding of pre-modern economies and social structures.

About the Author

James P. Bowen is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Liverpool. A.T. Brown is an Addison Wheeler Fellow at Durham University.