The Great British Countryside

A guide to the development of the landscape and wildlife of Britain and to the museums and sites of special interest which bring its history to life. The author traces the history of the land, examining its geological and social shaping over the 10,000 years since the Ice Age. The author highlights the variety of Britain's plant, bird and animal life and the habitats in which they can be found. He looks at the traditional seasonal round through the eyes of seven British farmers with very different lifestyles and produce and discusses the accelerating pace of change in the countryside and the many environmental problems facing it.