The Settlement of the Poor in England, C. 1660-1780 Law, Society, and State Formation |
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| Author:
| Tadmor, Naomi |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-49919-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2024 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $160.95 |
Book Description:
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In 1662, in the aftermath of the Restoration, parliament passed new legislation for the settlement and removal of the poor. This ground-breaking book explores the far-reaching consequences of the English settlement laws for society, culture, and the state from c.1660 to 1780.
In 1662, in the aftermath of the Restoration, parliament passed new legislation for the settlement and removal of the poor. This ground-breaking book explores the far-reaching consequences of the English settlement laws for society, culture, and the state from c.1660 to 1780.