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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0199226857ISBN 13: 9780199226856
Da: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, Regno Unito
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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Medieval bridges are startling achievements of design and engineering comparable with the great cathedrals of the period, and are also proof of the great importance of road transport in the middle ages and of the size and sophistication of the medieval economy. David Harrison rewrites their history from early Anglo-Saxon England right up to the Industrial Revolution, providing new insights into many aspects of the subject. Looking at the role of bridges in the creation of a new road system, which was significantly different from its Roman predecessor and which largely survived until the twentieth century, he examines their design. Often built in the most difficult circumstances: broad flood plains, deep tidal waters, and steep upland valleys, they withstood all but the most catastrophic floods. He also investigates the immense efforts put into their construction and upkeep, ranging from the mobilization of large work forces by the old English state to the role of resident hermits and the charitable donations which produced bridge trusts with huge incomes. The evidence presented in The Bridges of Medieval England shows that the network of bridges, which had been in place since the thirteenth century, was capable of serving the needs of the economy on the eve of the Industrial Revolution. This has profound implications for our understanding of pre-industrial society, challenging accepted accounts of the development of medieval trade and communications, and bringing to the fore the continuities from the late Anglo-Saxon period to the eighteenth century. This book is essential reading for those interested in architecture, engineering, transport, and economics, and any historian sceptical about the achievements of medieval England.
Editore: Oxford University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0199226857ISBN 13: 9780199226856
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Clarendon Press., Oxford., 2004
ISBN 10: 0199272743ISBN 13: 9780199272747
Da: James Hine, Ilminster, SOMER, Regno Unito
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. Plates throughout. (illustratore). 1st Edition. First edition, 2004. Near fine in near fine dustwrapper. 249 p. Book.
Editore: Oxford University Press|Clarendon Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0199272743ISBN 13: 9780199272747
Da: moluna, Greven, Germania
Libro Print on Demand
Gebunden. Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Medieval bridges are startling achievements of civil engineering, which prove the importance of road transport and the sophistication of the medieval economy. This title rewrites their history, offering fresh insights into many aspects of the subject. It ha.
Editore: Oxford University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0199226857ISBN 13: 9780199226856
Da: Iridium_Books, DH, SE, Spagna
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Muy Bueno / Very Good.
Editore: Clarendon Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0199272743ISBN 13: 9780199272747
Da: Iridium_Books, DH, SE, Spagna
Libro
Hardback. Condizione: Muy Bueno / Very Good.