On the Parish?: The Micro-Politics of Poor Relief in Rural England c. 1550-1750 (Oxford Studies in Social History) - Softcover

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Hindle, Steve

 
9780199560493: On the Parish?: The Micro-Politics of Poor Relief in Rural England c. 1550-1750 (Oxford Studies in Social History)

Synopsis

A study of the experience of poor relief in the rural parishes of early modern England

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Review

Review from previous edition '...a bold and stimulating book of enduring importance...a very notable achievement.' - (R.W. Hoyle, English Historical Review)

'On the Parish is the best account of the workings of the old Poor Law in the two centuries before the crisis of the late 18th century. ' (Martin Daunton, THES)

'A considerable achievement, eloquent and challenging.' (TLS)

About the Author

Steve Hindle is Professor of History at University of Warwick.

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9780199271320: On the Parish?: The Micro-Politics of Poor Relief in Rural England ^Ic^R.1550-1750 (Oxford Studies in Social History)

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ISBN 10:  0199271321 ISBN 13:  9780199271320
Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2004
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