Originally published in 1951, this book examines the history of rural Devon though the history of Tavistock Abbey. Finberg charts the abbey's development from its establishment by King Edgar until its dissolution during the reign of Henry VIII, and uses the abbey's records to detail the changing nature of Devonshire agriculture and the monastic economy. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in rural British history.
Originally published in 1951, this book examines the history of rural Devon though the history of Tavistock Abbey. Finberg charts the abbey's developm...
The contributors to this volume, originally published in 1962, explain the raison d etre of their own specialism in history be it archaeology, political, local, economic or social history or historical geography. "
The contributors to this volume, originally published in 1962, explain the raison d etre of their own specialism in history be it archaeology, poli...
