This lavishly illustrated book tells the story of the evolution of the Norfolk Broads and its landscape. Much has been written in the past about the wildlife and ecology of this fascinating region. This is the first book to deal specifically with the contribution of humans to the landscape. It describes how the diverse environments of Broadland were first shaped in the middle ages, and how they were constantly modified in succeeding centuries by changing forms of economy, and by changing patterns of social and tenurial ...
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This lavishly illustrated book tells the story of the evolution of the Norfolk Broads and its landscape. Much has been written in the past about the wildlife and ecology of this fascinating region. This is the first book to deal specifically with the contribution of humans to the landscape. It describes how the diverse environments of Broadland were first shaped in the middle ages, and how they were constantly modified in succeeding centuries by changing forms of economy, and by changing patterns of social and tenurial organisation. It describes the profound impact of this 'rural' landscape of industry and commerce, and charts the recent impact of tourism and agribusiness on the environment.
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Add this copy of The Norfolk Broads: a Landscape History to cart. $131.00, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Manchester University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 071904801X.
