Fantastic New Book: Common Land in Britain

Common Land in Britain

A History from the Middle Ages to the Present Day

by Angus J L Winchester

The first authoritative survey of the history of common land in Great Britain from the medieval period to present day.

More than a million hectares of Britain has the status of common land, most of it consisting of semi-natural environments of mountain, moorland, wetland or heath. Formerly much more extensive, common land was, and in many places remains, an integral part of the pastoral economy. Even where it is no longer used by farmers, it plays an increasingly important role in modern life, as recreational space and for its value for nature conservation.

This book provides for the first time an authoritative survey of the history of common land across all three nations of Great Britain from medieval times to the present day. It charts how commons have been viewed and valued across the centuries, how they have been used, and how their vegetation has changed, highlighting parallels and differences between the histories of common land in England, Scotland and Wales.

Special 40% discount code available, please use promo code BB078 valid until 31/12/2022

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