The South Downs

Peter Brandon

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HISTORY PRESS
28 October 2021

History; Local history

The South Downs has throughout history been a focus of English popular culture. With chalkland, their river valleys and scarp-foot the Downs have been shaped for over millennia by successive generations of farmers, ranging from Europe's oldest inhabitants right up until the 21st century.

'... possibly the most important book to have been written on the South Downs in the last half-century ... The South Downs have found their perfect biographer.' - Downs Country

AUTHOR: Dr Peter Brandon was a prolific author of books about Sussex, and a knowledgeable and inspirational speaker. He inspired many landscape geographers and historians, residents and visitors with his natural enthusiasm for his beloved Sussex countryside. He was Vice-President of the Sussex branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England and of the Sussex Archaeological Society, and President of the South Downs Society.

By: Peter Brandon
Imprint: HISTORY PRESS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 186mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 930g
ISBN: 9780750998086
ISBN 10: 0750998083
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 28 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Dr Peter Brandon was a prolific author of books about Sussex, and a knowledgeable and inspirational speaker. He inspired many landscape geographers and historians, residents and visitors with his natural enthusiasm for his beloved Sussex countryside. He was Vice-President of the Sussex branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England and of the Sussex Archaeological Society, and President of the South Downs Society.