Men at Work Labourers and Building Craftsmen in the Towns of Northern England, 1450-1750 |
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| Author:
| Woodward, Donald |
| Contribution by:
| De Vries, Jan
Johnson, Paul
Smith, Richard
Wrightson, Keith |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-89096-0 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2002 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $52.99 |
Book Description:
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This study redresses the North and South imbalance of much work in economic and social history by focusing on the impact of the building trade. The period 1450-1750 witnessed substantial changes in England: to the size of national population, the range of industry; in agricultural techniques, and the proportion of population tied to the soil. Using sources from local archives, the author addresses conditions of work in the building trades, levels of remuneration, gender differences in...
More DescriptionThis study redresses the North and South imbalance of much work in economic and social history by focusing on the impact of the building trade. The period 1450-1750 witnessed substantial changes in England: to the size of national population, the range of industry; in agricultural techniques, and the proportion of population tied to the soil. Using sources from local archives, the author addresses conditions of work in the building trades, levels of remuneration, gender differences in work, and relationships with employers.