The Poor in England, 1700-1850

The Poor in England, 1700-1850
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 1580
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ISBN-10 : 0719061598
ISBN-13 : 9780719061592
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Download or read book The Poor in England, 1700-1850 written by Steven King and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 1580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores the experience of English poverty between 1700 and 1900 and the ways in which the poor made ends meet. The chapters examine how advantages gained from access to common land, mobilization of kinship support, crime, and other marginal resources could prop up struggling households.


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