Weeds and the Carolingians
Author | : Paolo Squatriti |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2022-06-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781316512869 |
ISBN-13 | : 131651286X |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Weeds and the Carolingians by : Paolo Squatriti
Download or read book Weeds and the Carolingians written by Paolo Squatriti and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-06-09 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In early medieval Europe, unwanted plants that persistently appeared among crops created extra work, reduced productivity, and challenged theologians who believed God had made all vegetation good. This book presents a dynamic picture of early medieval people struggling to control their ecosystems, and their relationship with their environments.