ISBN: 9781330361177 - the making of modern england (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an accessible, yet in-depth analysis of the agricultural and economic turmoil in England following the Napoleonic Wars that shook the social structures and brought about a need for major political reform. The author takes great care to set the stage of rural life in England at the beginning of the 18th century, with a particular focus on the balance of power between Lords of Manors, their stewards, and the peasantry. The key changes are presented in the context of an increasingly commercialised agricultural system, rising sheep farming, and legislation, like the Depopulation Acts during Queen Elizabeth's reign. By dissecting the various Poor Laws, Depopulation Acts, and the Statute of Apprentices, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the policies enacted to protect the rural poor, ensure food security, and maintain social order during a period of transition. Ultimately, this book not only sheds light on a complex chapter in English history but also provides valuable insights into the interplay of economic forces, social structures, and political power in shaping society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 328 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.