Town and Countryside

The English Landowner in the National Economy, 1660–1860

C.W. Chalklin, J.R. Wordie

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Routledge
02 June 2025

Series: Routledge Revivals

During the eighteenth century, England’s landowners played a vital role in the growth of the national economy. First published in 1989, Town and Countryside draws together important research on the ways in which both urban and rural landed classes promoted this growth in industry, commerce, and agriculture. It offers the student and specialist new perspectives on the economic and social history of early modern England.

The book discusses the acquisition and management of landed estates, the importance of corporate landowners in urban development and the role of landowners in industry and commerce. Examples are taken from major cities such as Bristol, Birmingham, Reading, and Liverpool and from a range of country landowners from Devon to Berkshire and Shropshire. A substantial introduction draws these case studies together to link the social and political framework, the prevailing economic philosophy, fiscal policy, and the nation’s rate of economic growth.

Illustrated with maps and contemporary drawings, this is a distinctive contribution to English economic and social history which will be welcomed by teachers and students alike.

Edited by: C.W. Chalklin, J.R. Wordie
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 600g
ISBN: 9781041022190
ISBN 10: 1041022190
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 02 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

C.W. Chalklin is a leading authority on English urban history. J.R. Wordie was a well-known agricultural historian.

Reviews for Town and Countryside: The English Landowner in the National Economy, 1660–1860

Reviews of the first publication: ‘… this is an admirable and most welcome volume… it undoubtedly adds to the density and richness of our knowledge of the role of the landowner in the English economy between 1660 and 1860.’ — Angus Mcinnes, Agricultural History Review, Volume 42 ‘… this is an interesting and stimulating collection of studies by able scholar,’ — Philip Jenkins, Albion: A Quarterly Journal Concerned with British Studies, Vol. 23, No. 1