The Rural World 1780-1850
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The Rural World 1780-1850

Social Change in the English Countryside

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The Rural World 1780-1850

Social Change in the English Countryside

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In this book, first published in 1980, the author draws a vivid picture of what country life was like for the vast majority of English villagers – agricultural labourers, craftsmen and small farmers – during a period of rapid agricultural development. This study analyses the influence of the enclosure movement on farming methods and on the structure of village life, and examines the devastating effects of the Napoleonic wars on English society.

The Rural World is based on a wide range of sources, including parliamentary papers, contemporary letters, diaries and account books, and official records such as those relating to the Poor Law and the courts. It provides a fascinating overview of all aspects of rural life – from employment to home conditions, education, charity, crime, the role of religion and the influence of politics – during a critical period in English history.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2017
ISBN
9781351739849
Edition
1
Topic
History
Subtopic
World History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. List of illustrations and tables
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. 1 The rural community at the end of the eighteenth century
  9. 2 The pressures of war
  10. 3 The post-war world
  11. 4 The relief of the poor
  12. 5 Village institutions
  13. 6 Crime and punishment
  14. 7 Politics and protectionism: 1830s–1850s
  15. 8 The rural community in the mid nineteenth century
  16. Appendices
  17. Notes and references
  18. Bibliography
  19. Index