The history of 12,000 years of the British landscape, from the Ice Age to the twenty-first century, by prize-winning author Nicholas Crane, co-presenter of COAST.
The history of 12,000 years of the British landscape, from the Ice Age to the twenty-first century, by prize-winning author Nicholas Crane, co-presenter of COAST.
The landscape of Britain is set to change more rapidly than ever before in the next one hundred years. In his brilliant new book, BBC Two Coast's Nicholas Crane describes the impact on our countryside of successive waves of civilisation, from Mesolithic adventurers and the Romans to modern-day city dwellers.
Significant events in human history - the Black Death, land enclosure, the Industrial Revolution and urbanisation among them - have all profoundly shaped Britain's landscape. But in turn geology has determined the architecture of its cities, and no other factor more than climate has given so much character to the varied scenery of Britain.
Part journey and part history, THE MAKING OF THE BRITISH LANDSCAPE describes the evolution of Britain's countryside and cities, revealing in breathtaking panorama how its landscapes became so wonderfully diverse.
“A man with adventure in his soul and a talent for communicating his passion, Crane is something of a treasure - DAILY MAILA classic journey through the heart of England ... a rare and affectionate portrait - SUNDAY TIMES on TWO DEGREES WESTA marvellous and unforgettable book - IRISH TIMES on MERCATOR”
A man with adventure in his soul and a talent for communicating his passion, Crane is something of a treasure - DAILY MAIL
A classic journey through the heart of England ... a rare and affectionate portrait - SUNDAY TIMES on TWO DEGREES WEST
A marvellous and unforgettable book - IRISH TIMES on MERCATOR
Nicholas Crane is a rare combination: prize-winning author, an expert cartographer and an international explorer with a charisma that brings his personal obsession alive. He co-presented BBC TV's highly successful 'Coast' series.
The landscape of Britain is set to change more rapidly than ever before in the next one hundred years. In his brilliant new book, BBC Two Coast 's Nicholas Crane describes the impact on our countryside of successive waves of civilisation, from Mesolithic adventurers and the Romans to modern-day city dwellers.Significant events in human history - the Black Death, land enclosure, the Industrial Revolution and urbanisation among them - have all profoundly shaped Britain's landscape. But in turn geology has determined the architecture of its cities, and no other factor more than climate has given so much character to the varied scenery of Britain.Part journey and part history, THE MAKING OF THE BRITISH LANDSCAPE describes the evolution of Britain's countryside and cities, revealing in breathtaking panorama how its landscapes became so wonderfully diverse.
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