The Death of Rural England

The Death of Rural England
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9781134772490
ISBN-13 : 1134772491
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Book Synopsis The Death of Rural England by : Alun Howkins

Download or read book The Death of Rural England written by Alun Howkins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alun Howkins' panoramic survey is a social history of rural England and Wales in the twentieth century. He examines the impact of the First World War, the role of agriculture throughout the century, and the expectations of the countryside that modern urban people harbour. Howkins analyzes the role of rural England as a place for work as well as leisure, and the problems caused by these often conflicting roles. This overview will be welcomed by anyone interested in agricultural and social history, historical geographers, and all those interested in rural affairs.


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