Author

Contributions

  • Watson, Mervyn. - Contributor

Publication

2008 - Four Courts Press, Dublin, Ireland

Language

English

Word Count

86,000 words, Guess

Page Count

344 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101846820960
  • ISBN-139781846820960
  • Goodreads5215052
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008298217
  • OCLC Control Number191927417
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Classifications

  • DDC630.9415
  • LCCS461 .B455 2008
  • LCCS461 .B45 2008

Description

The changing methods of crop and livestock production during the 'Age of Improvement' in Ireland, and some of the ways in which they shaped rural society and the landscape. It shows how sensible farmers were, in developing systems and techniques that fitted their resources, or lack of them, making Ireland a major agricultural producer, and overcoming huge environmental and social obstacles to ensure the survival of millions of people. -- Publisher description

Subjects

Topics

HistorySmall FarmsAgricultureAgriculture -- Ireland -- History

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