The Archaeology of Improvement in Britain, 1750 1850

Zusammenfassung In this innovative 2007 study, Sarah Tarlow shows how the archaeology of this period manifests a widespread and cross-cutting ethic of improvement, one of the most current concepts of eighteenth and nineteenth century Britain. Written primarily for archaeologists, this book will also be of interest to social historians and historical geographers.

Klappentext

An innovative 2007 study showing how the archaeology of this period manifests a widespread ethic of improvement.

Inhalt

1. Introduction; 2. Agricultural improvement; 3. The improved rural landscape; 4. Towns and civic improvement; 5. Improving the people; 6. The right stuff; 7. Final thoughts.