Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the hidden tyranny and hardship faced by agricultural workers in England's serene countryside. The author uncovers the plight of laborers who live as 20th-century serfs, toiling under low wages, poor housing, and the oppressive control of powerful landowners and farmers. Delving into the historical roots of this rural oppression, the book traces its origins to the Enclosure Acts and other legislative measures that stripped peasants of their common land and livelihoods. It reveals how this dispossession fostered a system of economic serfdom, with landowners wielding absolute power over the lives of those who work their vast estates. The author provides a nuanced analysis of the social and psychological impact of this tyranny on rural communities. He sheds light on the culture of fear and deference that permeates village life, the erosion of independence, and the stifled dreams of generations of laborers. Ultimately, this book is a powerful indictment of the hidden injustices that lie beneath the idyllic façade of rural England. It demands a reevaluation of our relationship with the countryside and the urgent need to address the systemic exploitation that continues to plague its inhabitants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333526450_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333526450
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333526450
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)