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The English Village Explained : Britain's Living History.

Trevor Yorke, with his brilliant illustrations and photographs, describes the historical changes that shaped England's villages. The knowledge they bring you will make each new visit one of rewarding discovery.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Yorke, Trevor
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkshire : Countryside Books, 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; Section I: The Village Through Time; Chapter 1: Definition and Origins; Chapter 2: The First Villages: Late Saxon and Early Medieval Period 800-1300; Chapter 3: Declining Fortunes: The Later Middle Ages 1300-1550; Chapter 4: Enclosure and Emparkment 1550-1800; Chapter 5: Industry and the Modern Age 1800-2000; Section II: The Village in Detail; Chapter 6: The Landscape: Fields, Woodland and Parks; Chapter 7: Transport: Roads, Rivers and Railways; Chapter 8: Buildings: Churches, Mills and Farms.
  • Chapter 9: Dwellings: Manor Houses, Vicarages and CottagesSection III: Quick Reference Guide; Glossary; Villages To Visit; Index.