The Principle Of The English Poor Laws, Illustrated And Defended, By A Historical View Of Indigence In Civil Society (1830)

""The Principle of the English Poor Laws, Illustrated and Defended, by a Historical View of Indigence in Civil Society"" is a book written by Frederick Page and published in 1830. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the English Poor Laws, which were a series of laws enacted in England in the 16th century to provide relief to the poor and destitute. The book begins with an overview of the history of poverty and indigence in England, tracing the roots of the problem back to the feudal system and the dissolution of the monasteries. It then goes on to provide an in-depth analysis of the English Poor Laws, examining their origins, development, and implementation over the centuries.Page argues that the English Poor Laws were not only necessary but also effective in providing relief to the poor and preventing widespread destitution. He defends the principles of the laws, which included the provision of workhouses and outdoor relief, and argues that they were based on sound economic and moral principles.Throughout the book, Page provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his arguments and to demonstrate the impact of the Poor Laws on English society. He also critiques the various criticisms and objections that have been raised against the laws over the years.Overall, ""The Principle of the English Poor Laws"" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important social welfare systems in English history. It provides a valuable historical perspective on poverty and indigence in England and offers a compelling defense of the principles behind the Poor Laws.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.