1793-1815. The Great French War.—The Board of Agriculture.—High Prices, and Heavy Taxation
Enclosure.—The Small Owner
1816-37. Depression
1837-75. Revival of Agriculture.—The Royal Agricultural Society.—Corn Law Repeal.—A Temporary Set-back.—The Halcyon Days
1875-1908. Agricultural Distress again.—Foreign Competition.— Agricultural Holdings Act.—New Implements.—Agricultural Commissions.—The Situation in 1908