Report From The Select Committee On The Poor Laws, With The Minutes Of Evidence. July 4, 1817 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781275381223)

This is a report from the Select Committee on the Poor Laws, presented with the Minutes of Evidence on July 4, 1817. It offers a vital primary source for understanding the administration and societal impact of the Poor Laws in England during the early 19th century. The document provides insights into the parliamentary investigation of the Poor Laws, the testimonies presented, and the committee's assessment of the system's effectiveness and potential reforms.

Researchers and historians interested in British social history, economic policy, and the evolution of social welfare will find this report invaluable. It sheds light on the challenges faced by the poor and the government's attempts to address poverty during a period of significant social and economic change. The detailed minutes of evidence offer firsthand accounts and perspectives on the lives of the poor and the operation of the Poor Laws.

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