Mills in the Medieval Economy

Name: Mills in the Medieval Economy
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ISBN: 9780199265589

England 1300-1540

John Langdon (, Professor of British Medieval History, University of Alberta)

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English

Oxford University Press
01 August 2004

British & Irish history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Economic history; Food manufacturing & related industries; History of engineering & technology

The late medieval English milling industry epitomizes one of the most important technical achievements of early societies: the exploitation of wind, water and muscle power for augmenting human endeavours. Through a computerized analysis of the number and variety of mills in England from 1300 to 1540, as well as the technology, practices and personnel sustaining them, Langdon reveals the structural evolution of the milling industry, highlighting both its accomplishments and its limitations. Although it focuses on England during the later middle ages, the book's innovative methodologies and original findings will furnish useful comparative material for all scholars investigating pre-industrial societies. It also offers a challenging new perspective on the later middle ages as a time of change, in addition to providing enthusiasts of old technologies generally with a wealth of detail about one of the most recognizable and enduring features of medieval society.

By: John Langdon ( Professor of British Medieval History University of Alberta)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 806g
ISBN: 9780199265589
ISBN 10: 0199265585
Pages: 420
Publication Date: 01 August 2004
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1: The Milling Industry 2: Mill Numbers and Revenues 3: The Technology of the Late Medieval English Milling Industry 4: The Operation of Milling 5: Entrepreneurs 6: Workers and Customers Conclusion: The Late Middle Ages as an Era of Change? Appendices Bibliography Index

Reviews for Mills in the Medieval Economy: England 1300-1540

...an admirable study that provides economic historians with a comprehensive description and thoughtful analysis of the medieval milling industry and of pre-modern entrepreneurship in general. Karine van der Beek, EH.Net This is a book full of new insights and is a major contribution to our knowledge of the later medieval economy Grenville Astill, Landscape History an effective and in-depth study...an admirable study, both in its strong use of evidence and in its examination of late medieval milling to explore the nature of change and stasis within broader historical frameworks. James Davis, English Historical Review ...provide excellent scholarly surveys... John Hare, Southern History Society, Vol. 28