The Evolution of the English Corn Market

By Norman Scott Brien Grass

"The Evolution of the English Corn Market" is a seminal work in economic and agrarian history, meticulously tracing the development of the grain trade in England from the twelfth to the eighteenth century. This comprehensive study examines how the market transitioned from local manorial systems to a more complex national and eventually international organization, centered around the growing metropolis of London.

Norman Scott Brien Grass explores the structural changes in market organization, the role of transportation, and the impact of legislative policies, including the famous corn laws. By analyzing the shift from a local economy to a territorial and finally a metropolitan economy, the author provides profound insights into the foundational elements of modern commerce and capitalistic growth. This work remains an essential resource for scholars and readers interested in the intersection of geography, history, and economic theory, offering a detailed look at how one of the world's most influential market systems was forged through centuries of social and industrial evolution.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025375378
• ISBN13: 9781025375373
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.1" x 6.1"