Inspired by the works of Tawney and Postan, this volume examines their relevance to historians today, distinguishing between their contrasting approaches to the pre-industrial economy and exploring the development of agriculture and rural industry; changes in land and property rights; and competition over resources in the English countryside. Editor(s): Bowen, J. P.; Brown, A. T. Series: Studies in Regional and Local History. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; JFSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 176 x 247 x 16. Weight in Grams: 644. . 2016. Reprint. Paperback. . . . .

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Title: Custom and Commercialisation in English Rural Society: Revisiting Tawney and Postan (Studies in Regional and Local History)
Publisher: University Of Hertfordshire Press
Publication Date: 2016
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1909291455
ISBN 13: 9781909291454
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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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.

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

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