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Title: Landholding in England

Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Franks, Robert Rowe, David Widger,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Landholding in England" by Joseph Fisher, F.R.H.S. is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work explores the complex systems of land tenure and ownership in England, from its aboriginal roots through various conquests and transformations, highlighting how these changes influenced contemporary practices. The beginning of this historical examination outlines the author's intention to make previously specialized knowledge more accessible to the public. Fisher discusses the foundational role of agriculture in society, citing its importance as a means of sustenance and economic wealth. He proceeds to note a distinction between systems of landholding rooted in initial occupation versus those formed through conquest, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of laws and customs governing land ownership throughout England's history. Fisher references both ancient texts and legal perspectives, providing insight into how historical perspectives on land and property have evolved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fisher, Joseph, F.R.H.S.

EBook No.: 3799

Published: Feb 1, 2003

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Land tenure -- Great Britain

LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Landholding in England

Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Franks, Robert Rowe, David Widger,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Landholding in England" by Joseph Fisher, F.R.H.S. is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work explores the complex systems of land tenure and ownership in England, from its aboriginal roots through various conquests and transformations, highlighting how these changes influenced contemporary practices. The beginning of this historical examination outlines the author's intention to make previously specialized knowledge more accessible to the public. Fisher discusses the foundational role of agriculture in society, citing its importance as a means of sustenance and economic wealth. He proceeds to note a distinction between systems of landholding rooted in initial occupation versus those formed through conquest, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of laws and customs governing land ownership throughout England's history. Fisher references both ancient texts and legal perspectives, providing insight into how historical perspectives on land and property have evolved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fisher, Joseph, F.R.H.S.

EBook No.: 3799

Published: Feb 1, 2003

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Land tenure -- Great Britain

LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.