Themes in the Historical Geography of France
| Author | : Hugh D. Clout |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 622 |
| Release | : 2013-10-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781483267241 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1483267245 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (245 Downloads) |
Download or read book Themes in the Historical Geography of France written by Hugh D. Clout and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Themes in the Historical Geography of France compiles several selected themes in the historical geography of France. This book discusses the practice of historical geography in France; peopling and the origins of settlement; early urban development; and retreat of rural settlement. The regional contrasts in agrarian structure; reclamation of coastal marshland; petite culture on 1750-1850; and reclamation of wasteland during the 18th and 19th centuries are also elaborated. This compilation likewise covers the historical geography of Western France; urban growth on 1500-1900; and agricultural change and industrial development in the 18th and 19th centuries. This publication is beneficial to historians and geographers aiming to acquire knowledge of the historical geography of France.
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