Landscape History and Rural Society in Southern England

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Focusing on the interplay between economic and environmental factors, this book explores the history of landscape and rural economies through detailed case studies in southern England. It draws on firsthand observations from various sites, examining topics such as the reclamation of chalk down-land and the impact of communal farming's decline. Key themes include the conflict between ecological considerations and institutional decisions, as well as the historical implications of practices like wool-stapling and gunstock manufacturing linked to the slave trade.