The English Peasantry and the Enclosure of Common Fields by Gilbert Slater
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Slater, Gilbert, 1864-1938
English
"The English Peasantry and the Enclosure of Common Fields" by Gilbert Slater is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significant socio-economic changes in rural England due to the enclosure of common fields, focusing on the deterioration of village communities and the impact on peasant life. It examines t...
start of the text, the author outlines his motivations for investigating the enclosures, acknowledging the encouragement he received from colleagues and institutions, including the London School of Economics. He discusses the historical context of enclosure, emphasizes the importance of collective ownership in maintaining rural tradition, and hints at the necessity for a renewed agricultural policy that champions the rights and livelihoods of small landholders and agricultural workers. The opening sets a framework for exploring the long-term consequences of enclosure on the fabric of English rural society, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of various community structures and their transformations throughout the chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donna Campbell
3 weeks agoBelieve the hype, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. Thanks for making this available.
Mark Thompson
1 month agoAfter looking for this everywhere, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. One of the best books I've read this year.
Anthony Jackson
5 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. A true masterpiece of its kind.
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William Anderson
5 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I learned so much from this.