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Population, Welfare and Economic Change in Britain, 1290-1834
Chris Briggs
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Description for Population, Welfare and Economic Change in Britain, 1290-1834
Paperback. Presents the latest research on the causes and consequences of British population change from the medieval period to the eve of the Industrial Revolution, in both town and countryside Editor(s): Briggs, Chris; Kitson, P. M.; Thompson, S. J. Series: People, Markets, Goods: Economies and Societies in History. Num Pages: 362 pages, 20 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3H; 3J; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 628.
Population, Welfare and Economic Change presents the latest research on the causes and consequences of British population change from the medieval period to the eve of the Industrial Revolution, in both town and countryside. Its overarching concern is with the economic and demographic decision-making of individuals and groups and the extent to which these were constrained by institutions and resources. Within this, the volume's particular focus is on population growth: its causes and the welfare challenges it posed. Several chapters investigate the success with which the English Old Poor Law provided care for the poor and elderly, and new work ... Read more
Population, Welfare and Economic Change presents the latest research on the causes and consequences of British population change from the medieval period to the eve of the Industrial Revolution, in both town and countryside. Its overarching concern is with the economic and demographic decision-making of individuals and groups and the extent to which these were constrained by institutions and resources. Within this, the volume's particular focus is on population growth: its causes and the welfare challenges it posed. Several chapters investigate the success with which the English Old Poor Law provided care for the poor and elderly, and new work ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
362
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843839552
SKU
V9781843839552
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99-50
Reviews for Population, Welfare and Economic Change in Britain, 1290-1834
Useful to family historians who wish to understand more of the lives of their ancestors who lived prior to the Victorian era. ESSEX SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HISTORY