Yesterday'S Countryside: Country Life as it Really Was - Hardcover

Porter, Valerie

9780715309681: Yesterday'S Countryside: Country Life as it Really Was

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715309684 ISBN 13: 9780715309681

Publisher: David & Charles, 2000

Since the beginning of the 20th century, country life has changed rapidly and dramatically. This book looks back at Britain's rural past, aiming to provide a portrait of "real life" in the country. In defiance of rose-tinted nostalgia, it also explores aspects of country life that are thriving.

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Product Description:

Physical description: 319 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. Notes: Includes index. Subjects: Country life - Great Britain - History - 20th century. Rural conditions. Genre: Illustrated text.

Review:

'This superbly researched book gives us the true story of country life, warts and all. Once opened, the splendid book is difficult to put down and every home should have one.' Petersfield Post

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