9781331255413 - English Commons and Forests: The Story of the Battle During the Last Thirty Years for Public Rights Over the Commons and Forests of England and Wales (Classic Repri... (3 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 chronicles the history of the battle to preserve England and Wales' open spaces dating back to 1865. The author, who played a central role in this movement, details the legal battles and Parliamentary debates over legislation to protect common lands and forests. The book explains the evolution of the legal status of these landsâ"once the unfenced grazing grounds of villagers but later subject to private ownership claims by lords of the manors. The book also discusses the social and economic impact of land enclosure on rural communities. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the power of collective action in preserving the natural and cultural heritage of our shared landscapes. 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.