9781330947890 - Letter to Thomas Spring Rice, Esq. M. P. &C. &C. On the Establishment of a Legal Provision for the Irish Poor, and on the Nature and Destination of Church Property ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the case for and against the implementation of a Poor Law for early 19th century Ireland, exploring the ethical and socio-economic implications of such a move. The author considers the relative merits of the English Poor Law system, contrasting it with the unique challenges faced by Ireland at the time. The author grapples with questions of poverty, hunger and destitution, using evidence from government reports and the testimonies of witnesses before the House of Commons Select Committee. The book offers a considered perspective on the potential benefits and pitfalls of introducing a formal system of poor relief, assessing the impact on the landed gentry, the industrial working class, and the most vulnerable members of Irish society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.