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A History of the County of Shropshire
… demographic disaster and the beginnings of profound social and economic change, in 1536-40 when the monasteries … subject to strong and bewilderingly contrary political, social, and technological pressures, some explicit, some …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… landscape was often little changed. This explains why the social changes that accompanied the extinction of common …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… the Depression hit arable farming. 37 There was also a social disadvantage in consolidating holdings. Small farmers … There is some suggestion that more labour was employed for social reasons than was strictly necessary for economical …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… that an agreeable and pleasant life carrying a desirable social status was adequate compensation for low profits. 16 …
Survey of London
… 46, 47.) Early ideas The Prince's devotion to schemes for social and educational advancement made his former associates … his ambition was now chiefly the acquisition of honour and social advancement. 119 It soon became a commonplace that the …
Survey of London
… and secondly as the great promotor of art, science and of social virtues in our country', and a 'military' statue (as …
Old and New London
… and reflecting on the advantages derived to trade and social intercourse by this magnificent establishment." "Such …
A History of the County of Northampton
… this shift in occupational structure came changes in its social organisation. In a parish with no resident landowner, …