The Making of the English Landscape

*The Making of the English Landscape* by W.G. Hoskins explores how historical, social, and economic factors shaped England’s countryside over centuries. It examines how patterns of land use, farming, settlement, and boundary creation evolved, revealing the layers of history embedded in the landscape. Hoskins shows that landscapes are living records of human activity, influenced by land ownership, technology, and cultural shifts. The book encourages readers to see the countryside not just as natural scenery, but as a dynamic result of centuries of human engagement and development.