The Unquiet Countryside

The Unquiet Countryside, published in 1989, explores rural crime and unrest in the English countryside from the seventeenth century to the end of the Victorian era, highlighting the extent and nature of rural crime and protest, riots over food, poaching, arson, and animal maiming, and the relations between landowners and the rural community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Unquiet Countryside, originally published in 1989, delves into a comprehensive chronicle of rural crime and unrest in the English countryside spanning from the seventeenth century to the end of the Victorian era. The authors shed light on some of the most remarkable features of the rural landscape throughout this period, including the widespread and diverse nature of rural crime and protests, such as riots over food scarcity. They also explore the infamous Swing riots of 1830, which erupted due to tensions over agricultural reforms. The book further delves into issues such as poaching, arson, and animal maiming, highlighting the complex relationships between landowners and the rural community. Additionally, it sheds light on the emergence of labor organizations as a new outlet for farmworkers, contributing to the transformation of the rural landscape. By expanding our understanding of the rural past, The Unquiet Countryside offers valuable insights into Britain's rural heritage and serves as a crucial resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of British history, agricultural history, and history in general.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032152578