Farmers, Consumers, Innovators

The World of Joan Thirsk

Edited by Christopher Dyer, Edited by Richard Jones

Explorations in Local and Regional Histo

HISTORY

256 Pages, 6.75 x 9.5

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, Mobipocket, EPUB

Trade Paper, $33.95 (US $33.95) (CA $40.95)

Publication Date: September 2016

ISBN 9781909291560

Rights: WOR X UK & EUR

University Hertfordshire Press (Sep 2016)
University Of Hertfordshire Press

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Overview

Explore the World of English Agrarian History Through the Lens of Joan Thirsk's Groundbreaking Research

Delve into the intricate tapestry of England's rural past with Farmers, Consumers, Innovators, a tribute to the influential historian Joan Thirsk. This collection of essays, inspired by Thirsk's pioneering work, examines the lives and contributions of ordinary people who shaped the English landscape and economy.

Discover how regional farming variations, rural industries, and changing consumption patterns influenced social relations and economic development. From the complexities of common fields to the rise of a consumer society, this volume offers fresh perspectives on key themes in English history. Perfect for academics, students, and anyone fascinated by the rich tapestry of rural life.

Author Biography

Christopher Dyer is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Leicester. His research covers social and economic history, archaeology, and the study of the landscape, in the middle ages in England. Richard Jones is Senior Lecturer in Landscape History in the Centre for English Local History at Leicester University.

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