Although Western societies cannot escape from images of famine in the present world, their direct experience of widespread hunger has receded into the past. England was one of the very first countries to escape from the shadow of famine; in this volume a team of distinguished economic, social and demographic historians analyses why. Focusing on England (whose experience is contrasted with France), the contributions combine detailed local studies of individual communities, broader analyses of the impact of hunger and disease ...
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Although Western societies cannot escape from images of famine in the present world, their direct experience of widespread hunger has receded into the past. England was one of the very first countries to escape from the shadow of famine; in this volume a team of distinguished economic, social and demographic historians analyses why. Focusing on England (whose experience is contrasted with France), the contributions combine detailed local studies of individual communities, broader analyses of the impact of hunger and disease, and methodological discussion to explore the effects of crisis mortality on early modern societies.
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8vo. Original pictorial card covers (softback) (top and fore edges lightly spotted-otherwise VG). Pp. xiv + 335, illus with figures and tables (previous owner's pencil annotations).
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780521259064.
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Very Good+ Printed paper wrap, octavo, 335pp., sparsely illustrated with b&w maps. Book has mild toning and wear to wrap, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. No DJ.
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Volume 10. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780521406130.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings, Tables. Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time . 21 b/w illus. 11 tables. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.