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The Bridges of Medieval England: Transport and Society 400-1800 (Oxford Historical Monographs)

By David Harrison

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
0199272743, 9780199272747, 9780191556791, 9780199226856, 0199226857
LCC
HE377.G73 H37 2004
Open Library ID
OL10145955M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3351817 bytes)
Pages
280\287
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Medieval bridges are startling achievements of civil engineering, which prove the importance of road transport and the sophistication of the medieval economy. The Bridges of Medieval England rewrites their history, offering new insights into many aspects of the subject. It has profound implications for our understanding of pre-industrial economy and society, challenging accepted accounts of the development of medieval trade and communications and showing continuities from the Anglo-Saxon period to the eve of the Industrial Revolution.

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