The Social Consequences of the Changes in 18th Century Rural England have Caused Controversy Amongst Contemporaries and Historians. Why have the Changes Caused such Controversy?

In the following text we are going to review some of the issues which affected an 18th century rural England community, We will draw from evidence the social effects it had on the community from a contemporary's view and also a historians view. We will also consider why these two views might well be the cause of much controversy.         In 18th century rural England, agriculture was the mainstay for the countries economy, so improvements in …

…on his own circumstance and of what he envisages around him. There are many conflicting debates that can be had as to why the changes caused such controversy and with all the facts, figures and contemporary viewpoints available then a level debate is in the most part the fair debate, adding to that, contemporaries will hold their views based on personal circumstance and historians will hold their views based on facts, figures and various sources.