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History Great Britain

Mills in the Medieval Economy

England 1300-1540

by (author) John Langdon

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2005
Category
Great Britain
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780199265589
    Publish Date
    Mar 2005
    List Price
    $420.00

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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 computerized analysis of the number and variety of mills in England from 1300 to 1540, as well as the technology, practices and personnel sustaining them, Langdon reveals the structural evolution of the milling industry, highlighting both its accomplishments and its limitations. Although it focuses on England during the later middle ages, the book's innovative methodologies and original findings will furnish useful comparative material for all scholars investigating pre-industrial societies. It also offers a challenging new perspective on the later middle ages as a time of change, in addition to providing enthusiasts of old technologies generally with a wealth of detail about one of the most recognizable and enduring features of medieval society.

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Contributor Notes

John Langdon is a Professor of British Medieval History, University of Alberta.