English Medieval Settlement
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: P. H. Sawyer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Edward Arnold, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sticker to back cover.
English Medieval Settlement presents a comprehensive historical analysis of the development and characteristics of human habitation across medieval England. This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of rural and urban landscapes, detailing the social, economic, and environmental factors that shaped communities from the Anglo-Saxon period through the late Middle Ages. Sawyer's meticulous research uncovers the intricate processes of land division, agricultural practices, and the establishment of villages and towns, offering a foundational understanding of the era's demographic shifts. The text illustrates how archaeological evidence and documentary sources combine to reconstruct a vivid picture of daily life and societal structures within these early settlements. It argues for a nuanced interpretation of settlement patterns, providing essential insights for students and scholars of medieval history and historical geography.
Author: P. H. Sawyer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Edward Arnold, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sticker to back cover.
English Medieval Settlement presents a comprehensive historical analysis of the development and characteristics of human habitation across medieval England. This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of rural and urban landscapes, detailing the social, economic, and environmental factors that shaped communities from the Anglo-Saxon period through the late Middle Ages. Sawyer's meticulous research uncovers the intricate processes of land division, agricultural practices, and the establishment of villages and towns, offering a foundational understanding of the era's demographic shifts. The text illustrates how archaeological evidence and documentary sources combine to reconstruct a vivid picture of daily life and societal structures within these early settlements. It argues for a nuanced interpretation of settlement patterns, providing essential insights for students and scholars of medieval history and historical geography.