The Medieval English Economy, 1150-1500The centuries after the Norman Conquest saw the consolidation of a pattern of settlement which lasted, in the main, until the Industrial Revolution. The study of England's medieval foundations is therefore fundamental, but it is a complex subject, with a considerable literature. This book is an attempt to ... give a clear introduction to the economic history of the period, which will equip the reader to tackle the numerous more specialist studies. |
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Foreword | 7 |
Patterns of Demand | 45 |
The Overcrowded Island | 82 |
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