ISBN: 9781331304081 - the book of the bastiles: or, the history of the working of the new poor-law (classic reprint) (5 risultati)

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Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Book of the Bastiles: Or, the History of the Working of the New Poor-LawWe are indebted to Mr. Baxter for a series of eloquent and spirit-stirring letters on the subject of the iniquitous New poor-law-bill.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the controversial New Poor Law of the 1830s in England, a period marked by widespread social unrest and calls for reform. Through a combination of letters, speeches, and historical accounts, the author examines the law's devastating impact on the lives of the poor, highlighting its harsh treatment, including starvation, separation of families, and the promotion of vice through the bastardy clause. The book delves into the heated debates surrounding the law, contrasting the views of its supporters, who saw it as a necessary measure to control poverty, with those of its opponents, who argued it was an inhumane and unjust system. The book exposes the hypocrisy of the ruling class, who profited from the law while the poor suffered its consequences. The authorââ â¢s passionate call for the repeal of the New Poor Law reveals the deep social and moral concerns of the time, reminding readers that the struggle for social justice is a persistent theme in human history. 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.…