Brandon, Peter
The South Downs
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750998086
- author:
- Brandon, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Phillimore & Co Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.6 x 1 centimetres (0.9
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The South Downs has been a source of inspiration for English popular culture for centuries. Over millennia, the chalkland, river valleys and scarp-foot of the Downs have been shaped by successive generations of farmers.
From Europe's oldest inhabitants to modern-day agriculture, this book explores the complex history of the South Downs. With its unique landscape and rich cultural heritage, it is a fascinating subject that has found its perfect biographer in Peter Brandon.
This comprehensive study offers a detailed look at the people and events that have shaped the South Downs over time. A must-have for anyone interested in English history and culture, this book provides a fresh perspective on a beloved national treasure.
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