Isbn: 9780259776925 - the agricultural labourer: wales; a. summary report (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides insights into the lives of agricultural laborers in Wales from 1851 to 1881. The author analyzes social and environmental factors as primary drivers of economic conditions. The narrative spans significant changes in Welsh agriculture, including increased reliance on grazing over cultivation, and advances in farming machinery. The author presents nuanced comparisons of agricultural laborers from different regions in Wales, discussing regional differences in skills and efficiency, and comparing Welsh workers with English and Scottish counterparts. Beyond the detailed regional profiles, the book explores the relationships between laborers, farmers, and landowners, particularly the nuanced effects of language and social class on the quality of these relationships. The author concludes by highlighting areas for improvement and shares laborers' suggestions for reforming and modernizing their working conditions. This book is a valuable resource for scholars studying the history of labor and economics in Wales and the broader United Kingdom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …