Considerations On The Polity Of Entails In A Nation (1765)

Considerations On The Polity Of Entails In A Nation is a book written by John Dalrymple in 1765. The book is a critical analysis of the legal concept of ""entailment"" and its impact on the socio-economic structure of a nation. Entailment is a legal mechanism that restricts the transfer of property to a particular line of descendants, effectively preventing the fragmentation of large estates. Dalrymple argues that the system of entailment has a detrimental effect on the economy and society of a nation. He argues that it perpetuates an aristocratic class by preventing the dispersion of wealth and property. The book also examines the political implications of entailment, arguing that it creates a powerful landed aristocracy that is resistant to change and reform.The book is considered an important work in the history of political and economic thought. It is particularly notable for its criticism of the landed gentry and its advocacy for more egalitarian economic policies. The book was widely read and influential in its time, and its ideas continue to be debated and discussed by scholars and policymakers today.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.