The History of the Poor: Their Rights, Duties, and the Laws Respecting Them. in a Series of Letters; Volume 2 - Softcover

Ruggles, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1022490885 ISBN 13: 9781022490888

Publisher: Legare Street Press, 2023

Synopsis

This book offers a thorough exploration of poverty and the law in Victorian England. Drawing on a series of letters written by the author, it provides a detailed analysis of the legal and social frameworks that governed the lives of the poor. From workhouses to vagrancy laws, The History of the Poor is an illuminating look at the struggles faced by one of the most vulnerable segments of society.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1022490885
• ISBN 13: 9781022490888
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352