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The Case for the Factory Acts, written by Beatrice Potter Webb in 1902, is a seminal work on the history of labor legislation in England. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of the factory system in Britain and the social and economic conditions that... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This early work by Beatrice Potter Webb was originally published in 1902 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Case for the Factory Acts' is a fascinating work on social history and industry. Beatrice Potter Webb was born in Gloucester,... Read Full Overview

The Case For The Factory Acts is a book written by Beatrice Potter Webb and published in 1902. This book is an important historical document that examines the conditions of factory workers during the Industrial Revolution in Britain. The author argues that the Factory Acts, which... Read Full Overview