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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins and history of Friendly Societies, a type of mutual aid association that originated in the United Kingdom in the 18th century. The author traces the development of these societies from their humble beginnings as small, local groups offering basic benefits to their members to the large, national organizations they became in the 19th and 20th centuries. The book also examines the role of Friendly Societies in providing social and economic support to working-class communities and their influence on the development of the welfare state. Through extensive research, the author presents a comprehensive account of the history, principles, and practices of Friendly Societies, shedding light on their significance in the social and economic development of the United Kingdom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.