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In this work Jeremy Burchardt argues that the present "town versus country" debate lies at the root of modern British history. He demonstrates the remarkable influence that attitudes to the British countryside have had on the evolution of modern British life.

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Life in rural Britain has changed beyond recognition since the beginning of the 20th century. This title examines the historical background of the main controversies of contemporary rural life. It explores key elements of rural life, including the varying responses to animal disease from Biblical times to the 2001 outbreak of foot-and-mouth.