Cambridge University Press Cambridge English Seigniorial Agriculture 1250-1450 - History

Explore a foundational work of medieval history with English Seigniorial Agriculture, 1250-1450. Authored by Bruce Campbell and published by Cambridge University Press, this volume represents the first single-authored study of English agriculture at a national scale. This book provides a comprehensive look at the cultivation methods used by or for lords on their demesne farms. Because documentation for these specific agricultural groups is more detailed and abundant than any other period, this text offers a reliable context for all future research into medieval and early modern agrarian economies. Readers will find a substantive contribution to historical debates regarding the dimensions, chronology, and causes of agricultural shifts during this era. It is an essential resource for students, historians, and researchers focusing on the Plantaganets and Medieval England. By examining the highly documented demesne farms, Campbell sets a standard for understanding the economic structures that shaped the English landscape.