Mills in the Medieval Economy: England 1300-1540 (Great Britain & Ireland) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Mills in the Medieval Economy: England 1300-1540 (Great Britain & Ireland) Book

Mills in the Medieval Economy : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199265589 : 0199265585 : 09 Sep 2004 : This book examines the evolution of mills - whether powered by water, wind, animals or humans - during an important era of English history. It focuses not only on the structures themselves, but also on the people who acted as entrepreneurs, workers, and customers for the industry. Together they created one of the most recognizable and enduring features of medieval society.Read More

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    The late medieval English milling industry epitomizes one of the most important technical achievements of early societies: the exploitation of wind, water and muscle power for augmenting human endeavours. Through a computerized analysis of the number and variety of mills in England from 1300 to 1540, as well as the technology, practices and personnel sustaining them, Langdon reveals the structural evolution of the milling industry, highlighting both its accomplishments and its limitations. Although it focuses on England during the later middle ages, the book's innovative methodologies and original findings will furnish useful comparative material for all scholars investigating pre-industrial societies. It also offers a challenging new perspective on the later middle ages as a time of change, in addition to providing enthusiasts of old technologies generally with a wealth of detail about one of the most recognizable and enduring features of medieval society.

  • 0199265585
  • 9780199265589
  • John Langdon
  • 1 July 2004
  • OUP Oxford
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 384
  • Digital Reprint
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