Sentences with phrase «gradual development of cities»

Although English life was beginning to change with the gradual development of cities, the economy was still mostly agrarian in the 1200s, with 90 % of the population (estimated to be around four million people in 1300 AD) making their living off the land, either as farmers (growing wheat for personal use or other grain crops to feed livestock) or herders (mostly sheep and goats).

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The gradual Westernisation of China's major cities, coupled with the development of a modern and efficient rail network means that you can now enjoy the very best of this fascinating destination whilst travelling by train in style.