An Address To The Different Classes Of Persons In Great Britain On The Present Scarcity And High Price Of Provisions: To Which Is Added An Appendix, C (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781179325279)

In "An Address To The Different Classes Of Persons In Great Britain On The Present Scarcity And High Price Of Provisions," Septimus Hodson addresses the pressing issue of food shortages and rising prices in Great Britain. This treatise offers insights into the economic conditions of the late 18th century and the challenges faced by various social classes. The appendix provides a valuable historical record, presenting a detailed table of average wheat prices from 1595 to 1790. This data allows readers to understand the long-term trends in food costs and the factors influencing them.

Hodson's work is an important primary source for understanding the economic and social history of Great Britain, particularly concerning the issues of poverty, food security, and market fluctuations. It will be of interest to historians, economists, and anyone studying the impact of historical economic policies on society.

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