The Bridges of Medieval England

The Bridges of Medieval England
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 287
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ISBN-10 : 9780199272747
ISBN-13 : 0199272743
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Book Synopsis The Bridges of Medieval England by : David Featherstone Harrison

Download or read book The Bridges of Medieval England written by David Featherstone Harrison and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medieval bridges are startling achievements of civil engineering, which prove the importance of road transport and the sophistication of the medieval economy. The Bridges of Medieval England rewrites their history, offering new insights into many aspects of the subject. It has profound implications for our understanding of pre-industrial economy and society, challenging accepted accounts of the development of medieval trade and communications and showing continuities from the Anglo-Saxon period to the eve of the Industrial Revolution.


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