Exodus from Cardiganshire
Rural-Urban Migration in Victorian Britain
Awdur(on) Kathryn Cooper
Iaith: Saesneg
Dosbarthiad(au): Welsh Interest, History
Cyfres: Studies in Welsh History
- Mehefin 2011 · 249 tudalen ·216x138mm
- · Clawr Meddal - 9780708323991
- · eLyfr - pdf - 9780708324103
- · eLyfr - epub - 9781783164677
Am y llyfr
Dyfyniadau
"The rural exodus had a dramatic effect on the identity of Wales. This excellent book is a pioneering study of migration from the countryside, and is essential reading for anyone concerned with rural de-population and modern Welsh history."--K. D. M.Snell, University of Leicester
--K. D. M. Snell
Cynnwys
Introduction Chapter One Nineteenth-century Cardiganshire: its economy and society Chapter Two The role of the lead mining industry Chapter Three The decision to move Chapter Four Rural out-migration trends: the census evidence Chapter Five The move to south Wales Chapter Six The lure of London Chapter Seven The move to Liverpool and the north-west Chapter Eight Emigration Chapter Nine Conclusion