Ethel Culbert Gras / Norman Scott Brien Gras
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'The Economic and Social History of an English Village (Crawley, Hampshire A.D. 909-1928)' offers a profound and detailed investigation into the long-term evolution of a rural community. Spanning over a millennium, this scholarly work meticulously traces the transition of Crawley from its medieval origins through the height of the manorial system to the onset of the modern era. By focusing on a single village, the authors provide a microcosm of the broader shifts in English life, examining the intricacies of land tenure, agricultural practices, and social structures.Readers will find a wealth of data regarding the economic foundations of the village, including detailed accounts of tenant life, local governance, and the impact of national historical events on a localized scale. The study highlights the persistence and change within rural society, offering invaluable insights for historians and sociologists interested in the mechanics of agrarian development and the social fabric of the English countryside. This work stands as a definitive example of local history research, demonstrating how the specific experiences of one parish reflect the complex tapestry of national social and economic history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
