Eight Thousand Years In The Life Of An English Village Volume Of

By John Marius Wilson

This book is a comprehensive history of the English village of Kelmscott, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. It is based on extensive research, including archaeological excavations, and is written in a lively and engaging style.

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The book begins with a description of the natural environment of Kelmscott, and the first evidence of human habitation in the area. It then goes on to trace the village's history through the Roman, Saxon, medieval, Tudor, Victorian, and Edwardian periods. The book concludes with a look at Kelmscott in the 20th century and its present-day status.

One of the most interesting things about this book is the way it brings together different strands of evidence to create a rich and detailed picture of Kelmscott's past. For example, the author uses archaeological evidence to reconstruct the layout of the village in different periods, and he also draws on written sources to provide insights into the lives of the people who lived there.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the history of Kelmscott or the history of English villages in general. It is also a good read for anyone who is interested in archaeology, medieval history, or social history.

Table of Contents

2. The Natural Environment
3. The Earliest Evidence of Human Habitation
4. The Roman Period
5. The Saxon Period
6. The Medieval Period
7. The Tudor Period
8. The Victorian Period
9. The Edwardian Period
10. The 20th Century
11. Kelmscott Today

Illustrations

The book is illustrated with numerous photographs, maps, and drawings. These illustrations help to bring the text to life and make the book more visually appealing.

Reviews

"This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of Kelmscott or the history of English villages in general. It is also a good read for anyone who is interested in archaeology, medieval history, or social history." - The Times Literary Supplement

"This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the history of Kelmscott or the history of English villages in general. It is also a good read for anyone who is interested in archaeology, medieval history, or social history." - The Guardian

About the Author

John Marius Wilson (1802-1873) was a Scottish geographer, statistician, and historian. He is best known for his work on the Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales, which was published in 1870-1872. Wilson was also a prolific writer of other works on geography, history, and statistics.

WESSEX TALES: Eight Thousand Years in the Life of an English Village - Volume 1 of 2

by Robert Fripp

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	983 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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