The Farmers of Old England

Eric Kerridge

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Routledge
01 April 2025

Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Social & cultural history; Economics; Agriculture & related industries; Agricultural science

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use

Originally published in 1973, this book tells the story of the English countryside and its inhabitants between 1560 and 1760; the time when British agriculture became the wonder and envy of the world. The history of the land itself is covered, as well as farming techniques and a farming as a business. The day-to-day existence of rural people, their ambitions and conditions of work are brought to life. The book distils the history of rural England and takes the reader to the heart of England itself.

By: Eric Kerridge
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781032470801
ISBN 10: 1032470801
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. The Countryside 2. The Countrymen 3. The Farming Countries 4. The Great Inventions 5. An Opulent People.

Eric Kerridge was Emeritus Professor at the University of Bangor.

Reviews for The Farmers of Old England

‘Eric Kerridge’s delightfully written Farmers of Old England represents a refreshing change, being at the same time a scholarly and eminently readable book…There is little in Kerridge’s book which merits adverse criticism.’ R. Colyer, Agricultural History, Vol 49, No. 4. ‘Eric Kerridge’s delightfully written Farmers of Old England represents a refreshing change, being at the same time a scholarly and eminently readable book…There is little in Kerridge’s book which merits adverse criticism.’ R. Colyer, Agricultural History, Vol 49, No. 4.