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The Extraordinary Red Book: An Account of All Places, Pensions, Sinecures, Grants, &C., The Expenditure of the Civil List, the Finances and Debt of Great Britain; With a Variety of Official Documents Never Before Published (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 0243164459
- ISBN 13 9780243164455
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages317
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exposà of the extensive system of patronage, sinecures, and pensions that characterized the British government in the early 19th century. The author, a "Commoner," provides a detailed account of the payments and benefits received by individuals, including women and children, who held positions in the government, the military, and the church. Through meticulous research, the author reveals the extent of corruption and the misuse of public funds, exposing the glaring inequalities and injustices that plagued the system. The book offers a valuable insight into the political and social landscape of the time, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243164455_0
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