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Reviews
While Waterways and Canal Building in Medieval England is a book for specialists in the history of our countrys waterways, there is also much to find of interest for the general reader... There has been much research into this fascinating subject over the past 20 years, and this is most likely continuing. * Elizabeth Rogers, Tow Path Talk *
This book has much new information and many ideas (indluding agendas for future work) which should be explored in order for us to develop a more sophisticated appreciation of the medieval economy. * Early Medieval Europe 17 (2) *
This is a fine book which achieves what it sets out to do. * Economic History Review *
[John Blair] and the contributors to this volume ... should not be unduly modest about their achievement. * Society for Landscape Studies *
This book greatly assists our understanding of the extent of early inland navigation in England. * Grahame Boyes, Railway and Canal Society *
...an excellent overview... * Northern History *
...enormously useful...a book which should be warmly welcomed. * Bob Silvester The Society for Medieval Archaeology *
a volume full of insights which makes a stimulating introduction to an important subject. * D. Harrison, English Historical Review *
Awards
Winner of Winner of the Railway and Canal Historical Society Prize 2009 2009 Transport History Book of the Year Award.
Book Information
ISBN 9780199217151
Author John Blair
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 813g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 176mm * 22mm