Dorset

by Christopher Taylor

First published in 1955, this is an account of man's effect on his landscape, from pre-history to the motorway age, by the founder of historical geography as a university discipline. It is here republished with new pictures and updated notes to supplement the original text. Former professor at Oxford and Leicester, W.G. Hoskins is acknowledged as a historian who can communicate with the general reader as well as with other historians. His previous books include "Provincial England", "Local History in England" and "The Age of Plunder".

Hardcover

First published May 4, 2004

About the author

b. 1935. The dynamic archaeologist, Christopher Taylor, is a leading practitioner, non-excavational field survey and landscape archaeology, who gained notice through his broadcasts, books, teaching and continuing education classes.

Reviews

[Joe Doak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent overview of the historical development of the county’s landscape. Tends to focus on some aspects (eg field systems) rather than others (eg modern urban development), but provides an authoritative and interesting introduction for the uninitiated like myself.