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Reviews
This original, carefully researched and well-presented book makes a remarkable contribution to our understanding of the medieval world. * Christopher Dyer, Landscape History *
'an impressive and beautifully written book with a remarkable chronological range... * N.P. Brooks, English Historical Review *
Remarkably the history and archaeology of medieval bridges is a completely neglected subject... This excellent volume now plugs the gap. * Tim Tatton-Brown, Medieval Archaeology *
This important book of how the network of bridges developed, their design, construction.., and the social and economic questions they raise... * Derek Renn, The Antiquaries Journal *
a very useful book on a very important topic.... A particularly attractive feature of the book is that he lays out its main thesis so clearly. * John Langdon, Agricultural History Review *
This book will undoubtedly form the mainstay of all future studies on the subject * TLS *
To the outsider a study of medieval bridges is likely to smell of academic specialization. Yet David Harrison's book calmly avoids obscurity * TLS *
...a veritable treasure trove of information and conclusions...an essential source of reference for anyone interested in pre-modern transport.
An important thorough study of bridges from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Industrial Revolution. * Northern History *
...provides excellent scholarly surveys... * John Hare, Southern History Society, Vol. 28 *
one of the best books I have read for a long time. * Current Archaeology *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199226856
Author David Harrison
Format Paperback
Page Count 286
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 17mm