This major study presents the first detailed history of the Chiltern region as a whole, explaining how its unique character and 'ancient countryside' have evolved. Based on the authors' own explorations of the landscape and original research, this book also draws together a wealth of existing scholarship. The Chiltern story is told with enthusiasm and clarity in a highly readable narrative enhanced by a wealth of carefully chosen or specifically photographed illustrations.

This major study presents the first detailed history of the Chiltern region as a whole, explaining how its unique character and 'ancient countryside' have evolved. Based on the authors' own explorations of the landscape and original research, this book also draws together a wealth of existing scholarship. The Chiltern story is told with enthusiasm and clarity in a highly readable narrative enhanced by a wealth of carefully chosen or specifically photographed illustrations.

This major study presents the first detailed history of the Chiltern region as a whole, explaining how its unique character and 'ancient countryside' have evolved. Based on the authors' own explorations of the landscape and original research, this book also draws together a wealth of existing scholarship. The Chiltern story is told with enthusiasm and clarity in a highly readable narrative enhanced by a wealth of carefully chosen or specifically photographed illustrations.