Making of the English Landscape

Book • 1977
Hoskins examines how the English landscape has been shaped over centuries by human activities.

He explores the influence of agriculture, industry, and social changes on the physical environment.

The book offers a detailed account of how fields, villages, and towns evolved.

Hoskins discusses the impact of historical events such as the enclosure movement and the Industrial Revolution.

He emphasizes the importance of local history and fieldwork in understanding landscape development.

The book remains influential in landscape history and environmental studies.

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