Henry Phelps Brown (1906–1994)

A thoroughly academic approach to the livelihood of the common man from the perspective of his buying power. Interesting for me to read a discussion of factors which might have generated change built upon the shopping basket of the common labourer or less craftsperson. I have recently read more general discussions about population growth, harvests, disease, technology and social upheaval in Tudor times, so I found it interesting reading an academic voice building up the evidence from a different viewpoint. By no means recommended for those seeking a light historical read, but to those interested in a wider historical background warrants a look (providing you can pick a copy up cheaply!).… (more)