A Short History Of English Rural Life: From The Anglo-Saxon Invasion To The Present Time (1916)

""A Short History of English Rural Life: From the Anglo-Saxon Invasion to the Present Time"" is a book written by Montague Edward Fordham and first published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of rural life in England from the time of the Anglo-Saxon invasion up to the early 20th century. The author covers a wide range of topics related to rural life, including agriculture, land ownership, social structures, and cultural practices. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different periods in English history, and each chapter provides a detailed account of the changes that occurred during that time. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, literature, and personal accounts, to paint a vivid picture of rural life in England throughout the centuries. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England or the development of rural life in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.