The Character of English Rural Society: Earls Colne, 15501750

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

This is a major study of the transformation of early modern English rural society. It begins by assessing the three major debates about the character of English society: the 'Brenner Debate'; the debate over English Individualism; and the long running debate over the disappearance of the small landowner. It then turns to the history of Earls Colne

Author Bio

Henry French is Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Exeter. Richard Hoyle is Professor of Rural History at the University of Reading and a British Academy Research Reader in 20046