{"title":"Francesca Bray","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Francesca Bray, a distinguished author renowned for her insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. With a particular focus on agricultural history, Francesca Bray’s writings offer a unique perspective on the profound connections between farming practices and socio-political developments throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eMoving Crops and the Scales of History\u003c\/em\u003e. This compelling book delves into the intricate ways in which agriculture has influenced historical trends and societal transformations. Bray's meticulous research and engaging narrative invite readers to explore the dynamic interplay between human activity and the environment, shedding light on the broader scales of historical change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking to deepen their understanding of historical developments through the lens of agriculture will find Bray’s works both enlightening and thought-provoking. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a scholar in the field, Francesca Bray’s books promise to enrich your knowledge with their scholarly depth and accessible writing style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moving-crops-and-the-scales-of-history-by-barbara-hahn-9780300257250","title":"Moving Crops and the Scales of History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoving Crops and the Scales of History\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold redefinition of historical inquiry based on the \"cropscape\"—the people, creatures, technologies, ideas, and places that surround a crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHuman efforts to move crops from one place to another have been a key driving force in history. Crops have been on the move for millennia, from wildlands into fields, from wetlands to dry zones, from one imperial colony to another. This book is a bold but approachable attempt to redefine historical inquiry based on the \"cropscape\": the assemblage of people, places, creatures, technologies, and other elements that form around a crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cropscape is a method of reconnecting the global with the local, the longue durée with microhistory, and people, plants, and places with abstract concepts such as tastes, ideas, skills, politics, and economic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough investigating a range of contrasting cropscapes spanning millennia and the globe, the authors break open traditional historical structures of period, geography, and direction to glean insight into previously invisible actors and forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000686788844,"sku":"9780300257250","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24570243482294.jpg?v=1763297128"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/francesca-bray.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}