The English Wool Trade in the Middle Ages

Much has been written by economic historians on the wool trade of England, but this book is claimed to be the first comprehensive account of it that covers the whole medieval period.It includes new research as well as synthesizing earlier scholarship, but some selection has been necessary and certain topics such as sheep farming are, therefore, excluded.The main themes concern the production and marketing of wool and its effect upon the economy and politics of various parts of society.The author also deals with the influence of the wool trade on relations with European countries and of the export of wool on England's economy.He has produced an important scholarly book which bistorians of medieval medicine will wish to be aware of.The medical implications of the wool trade would make an interesting study, for they range from the health hazards to which wool handlers are exposed

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