Agrarian Capitalism and Poor Relief in England, 1500-1860: Rethinking the Origins of the Welfare State

Patriquin, Larry

This book examines the evolution of public assistance for the poor in England from the late medieval era to the Industrial Revolution. Placing poor relief in the context of the unique class relations of agrarian capitalism, it considers how and why relief in England in the early modern period was distinct.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349354726

DOI: 10.1057/9780230591387

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 254