Britain’s Historic Coast
“Britain’s Historic Coast” by Alison Gale, published by Tempus Publishing Ltd in December 2000, offers a detailed exploration of Britain’s relationship with its coastline throughout history. This first edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The book examines the dual aspects of exploitation and respect for the coast, tracing developments from prehistoric times to contemporary practices.
Readers will find an insightful discussion on the extraction of resources and the leisure facilities that have shaped Britain’s coastal areas. Gale also addresses the coastline’s role in waste disposal and transportation, highlighting the evolution of coastal defenses from historical measures against invaders to modern strategies aimed at preserving the land. This work is particularly relevant for those interested in the history of Great Britain’s coasts and their significance over time.
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This book follows Britain’s exploitation of, and respect for, its coastline from prehistoric times to the present day. Gale covers both the extraction of resources and the leisure facilities with which Britain’s coastline has been invested, whilst at the same time acknowledging its role in waste disposal and the transport of both goods and people. She highlights a striking contrast between the coastal defences of the past and those of the present and future – the former to keep marauders out, the latter to keep the cliff in. This will be warmly welcomed by anyone with an enthusiasm for the coastline and sea.
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