A History of the English Agricultural Labourer (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1330153499 / 9781330153499

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical evolution of agricultural laborers in England, tracing their journey from a feudal system to a wage-based one. The narrative begins by exploring the medieval manor and its intricate organization of labor, where the lives of lords and tenants were intertwined through a complex web of duties and services. As trade and population grew, a gradual transition occurred, with money rents replacing traditional labor obligations. The Black Death further accelerated these changes, causing labor shortages and prompting the rise of a class of agricultural laborers who worked for wages. The author examines the social and economic factors that shaped this transformation, including the enclosure movement and the changing relationship between landowners and farmers. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the forces that led to the emergence of a distinct class of agricultural laborers in England. It sheds light on their struggles, living conditions, and the various attempts made to improve their lot. The author's insights provide a deeper understanding of the historical roots of rural society and the complex dynamics between land, labor, and capital in the English countryside. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
A History of the English Agricultural Labourer (Classic Reprint)
Author
W. Hasbach
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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Paperback
Language
English
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9781330153499
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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