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Horses, Oxen and Technological Innovation
The Use of Draught Animals in English Farming from 1066 1500
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The book explores the transformative impact of horses on English agriculture, detailing their adoption as a superior alternative to oxen for farming tasks. It examines the technological, economic, and social changes that accompanied this shift, highlighting how the integration of horses revolutionized farming practices and improved productivity. Through historical context, the narrative illustrates the significance of this transition in shaping rural life and agricultural efficiency in England.
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Horses, Oxen and Technological Innovation, John Langdon
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- 2002
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- Title
- Horses, Oxen and Technological Innovation
- Subtitle
- The Use of Draught Animals in English Farming from 1066 1500
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Langdon
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 348
- ISBN13
- 9780521525084
- Category
- Business and Economics
- Description
- The book explores the transformative impact of horses on English agriculture, detailing their adoption as a superior alternative to oxen for farming tasks. It examines the technological, economic, and social changes that accompanied this shift, highlighting how the integration of horses revolutionized farming practices and improved productivity. Through historical context, the narrative illustrates the significance of this transition in shaping rural life and agricultural efficiency in England.