Mills in the medieval economy: England, 1300-1540
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Main Author: Langdon, John (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press c2004
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-351) and index
This book examines the evolution of mills - whether powered by water, wind, animals or humans - during an important era of English history. It focuses not only on the structures themselves, but also on the people who acted as entrepreneurs, workers, and customers for the industry. Together they created one of the most recognizable and enduring features of medieval society. - ;The late medieval English milling industry epitomizes one of the most important technical achievements of early societies: the exploitation of wind, water and muscle power for augmenting human endeavours. Through a comput
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xx, 369 p.)
ISBN:0191514756
9780191514753

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