The Present State Of The Nation: Particularly With Respect To Its Trade, Finances, Etc., Addressed To The King And Both Houses Of Parliament (1769) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437168525)

The Present State of the Nation is a book written by William Knox in 1769, which provides an in-depth analysis of the state of the British nation at that time. The book focuses on various aspects of the country's economy, including trade, finances, and taxation, and highlights the challenges and opportunities that the nation was facing.In the book, Knox addresses the King and both Houses of Parliament, calling on them to take action to address the issues facing the country. He argues that the nation's trade and finances are in a precarious state and that urgent measures are needed to restore the country's economic health.Knox provides a detailed analysis of the country's trade, examining the various industries that contributed to the economy and the challenges they faced. He also looks at the country's finances, discussing the national debt and the various taxes that were imposed on the population.Overall, The Present State of the Nation provides a fascinating insight into the economic and political landscape of Britain in the late 18th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economics and politics, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and opportunities faced by the nation at that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Knox, Thomas Whately, George Grenville
ISBN-10: 1437168523
ISBN-13: 9781437168525
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d