The medieval economy was centred on a phenomenal growth in trade of all kinds of goods, yet few have studied the actual network of roads that was so vital to medieval trading. Starting with the basic concept of a 'road' in medieval times, and discussing the increasing need to travel, this book explores the evidence from documents and maps that provide clues as to where the roads of medieval Britain led, connecting the study of individual roads together to paint an image of the broader road network. The author also uses findings from archaeological surveys and bird's-eye-view photographs to trace the centuries-old routes and illustrate the winding tracks that once carried goods to market.
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"Author Paul Hindle presents a straightforward dissertation on the network of roads and paths throughout medieval England... In determining where the medieval roads led, Hindle becomes a sort of cartographic sleuth, turning to a number of resources available to the modern scholar... The book is illustrated throughout with photographs, both aerial and ground level, as well as an assortment of graphs and maps...it successfully brings to light its chosen subject." -Barb Allshouse, "Renaissance Magazine" (August 2009)
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs. S. Edge
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Book arrived in excellent condition. It is a slim book but contains many photographs, maps and diagrams making it an excellent accompaniment to the study of this subject.There is a good reproduction of the early Paris map of Great Britain and explains and gives examples of itineraries of journeys which was how we gain information of medieval journeys since they did not have formal road maps. The text is in readable, bite-sized chunks and all information is referenced.Is more informative than a book three times its size.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I was looking for a simple easy to read book to tell me about the road development during this period of history. I found this and it the job very well. There will be more comprehensive books, but for a quick easy read with good information you can't go wrong.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By ruth
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I found this book to be a page turner! I expected it might be a bit of a dull read if i'm honest, but i couldn't be more wrong. My only complaint is its very short. It is a book which covers the basics and may well pique ones interest to do further research.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
No good
Same again I think it WA rubbish nothing in there about south Yorkshire so no good and the information was not what I wanted anyway I metal detect
Published 5 months ago by mr n.rider
1.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't cover the whole of Britain.
Total waste of cash if you live north of the border. Nice book but useless to me so only 1 star.
Published 17 months ago by Ben Green
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad but nothing special
This is mildly interesting if you have a burning desire to find out more about obscure roads and tracks. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2010 by Mr T Wake
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