The Poor Laws And Their Bearing On Society: A Series Of Political And Historical Essays

by Erik Gustaf Geijer

Book Overview

This collection of essays offers a critical analysis of the Poor Laws, a series of laws enacted in England in the 16th and 17th centuries to address poverty and social inequality. It examines the impact of these laws on English society and provides insights into the broader political and economic context in which they were developed.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102255249X
• ISBN13: 9781022552494
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"