
The Fencing Of The Commons
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The Enclosure Revolution: Land, Rights, and Struggles
This chapter explores the Norfolk four-course crop rotation system and its significance in agriculture, including a whimsical connection to an iconic British band. It delves into the historical enclosure movement in England, detailing the impact on commoners and the violent repercussions from those affected. The narrative emphasizes the political dynamics of land consolidation and the peasants' struggle for their birthright to British soil amid the agricultural revolution.
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