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

J. P. Bowen (Ed.)

ISBN 10: 1909291447 / ISBN 13: 9781909291447

Published by University of Hertfordshire Press, 2016

About this Item

Inspired by the classic works of Tawney and Postan, this collection of essays 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 in the English countryside. Editor(s): Bowen, J. P.; Brown, A. T. Series: Studies in Regional and Local History. Num Pages: 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLH; JFSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170. . . 2016. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Custom and Commercialisation in English Rural Society: Revisiting Tawney and Postan
• Publisher: University of Hertfordshire Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1909291447
• ISBN 13: 9781909291447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

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.