02731cam a22003373u 4500 48588 UtSlPG 20260610134121.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HC Salzman, L. F. (Louis Francis), 1878-1971 English Industries of the Middle Ages : Being an Introduction to the Industrial History of Medieval England Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-26 Mining: coal, iron, lead and silver, tin -- Quarrying: stone, marble, alabaster, chalk -- Metal-working -- Pottery: tiles, bricks -- Clothmaking -- Leather working -- Brewing: ale, beer, cider -- The control of industry. Produced by deaurider, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "English Industries of the Middle Ages" by L. F. Salzman is an introduction to the industrial history of medieval England, written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide a foundational understanding of various industries active during the pre-Elizabethan era, without claiming to cover the subject comprehensively. The text explores key aspects of medieval industries, such as mining and the production processes involved, while also serving as a springboard for further academic study. The opening of the volume discusses the overall intentions and structure of the book, emphasizing its role as both an informative resource for the general reader and a guide for students seeking more detailed understanding. Salzman notes the technicalities and industrial conditions of several medieval industries, beginning with coal mining. He outlines the historical presence of coal use in Britain, tracing its re-emergence after the Roman era and addressing mining methods and societal impacts. The author further emphasizes the significance of certain industries and how they were organized, shaping both the economic landscape and social structures of medieval England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Industries -- Great Britain -- History -- To 1500 Mineral industries -- England -- History -- To 1500 England -- Economic conditions -- 1066-1485 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48588 89427 89427