History of the Countryside

From its earliest origins to the present day, this award-winning, beautifully written book describes the endlessly changing character of Britain''s countryside.

''A classic'' Richard Mabey

Exploring the natural and man-made features of the land - fields, highways, hedgerows, fens, marshes, rivers, heaths, coasts, woods and wood pastures - he shows conclusively and unforgettably how they have develop...