Letters To Lord John Russell On The Further Measures For The Social Amelioration Of Ireland (1847)

Letters to Lord John Russell on the Further Measures for the Social Amelioration of Ireland is a book written by George Poulett Scrope in 1847. The book is a collection of letters written to Lord John Russell, who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the time. In these letters, Scrope discusses the social and economic conditions of Ireland during the Great Famine, and proposes various measures for its amelioration.Scrope's letters provide a detailed account of the suffering and deprivation experienced by the Irish people during the Famine, and he argues that the government's response to the crisis has been inadequate. He proposes various measures to improve the situation, including the establishment of public works programs, the provision of relief to the poor, and the introduction of land reforms to improve the condition of Irish farmers.The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of Ireland during the Great Famine, and provides insight into the debates and discussions that were taking place among politicians and intellectuals at the time. It is also a testament to Scrope's commitment to social justice and his efforts to improve the lives of the Irish people.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.